Proclamations

Proclamation: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2024

September is Proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

WHEREAS approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and 

WHEREAS families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial and emotional...

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Proclamation: Senior's Month

June is proclaimed Senior's Month!

WHEREAS the month of June marks forty-years of celebrating Seniors’ Month in the Province of Ontario; and

WHEREAS this year’s theme ‘Working for Seniors’ emphasizes the continued importance of supporting older adults through the right programs and initiatives that provide wellness, social engagement and education in our community; and

WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach is an age-friendly community and includes, outdoor spaces and buildings that are accessible for...

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Proclamation: Crime Stoppers Month

January is Proclaimed Crime Stoppers Month

WHEREAS Crime Stoppers, of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka was established on January, 12, 1987 and became incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization on February 11, 1987. The program is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, who oversees all phases of the program;

WHEREAS Crime Stoppers is not a Police program nor funded by the provincial or federal government or from police agencies. The program is operated solely with monies generously donated...

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Proclamation: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2024

November 25th is Proclaimed The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

WHEREAS violence continues to be the most significant gender inequality rights issue for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals and

WHEREAS November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and

WHEREAS Our community is committed to ending femicide and all forms of gender-based violence and

WHEREAS Gender-based violence is a human rights issue that our community must work together to address, prevent, and...

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Proclamation: International Day of Rural Women

October 15th is Proclaimed International Day of Rural Women!

WHEREAS, rural women around the world play a crucial role in the well-being of their families, communities, and economies, serving as farmers, laborers, business owners, caregivers, and leaders; and

WHEREAS, the United Nations has designated October 15th as International Day of Rural Women to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of rural women to agricultural development, food security, and rural prosperity; and

WHEREAS,...

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