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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

October 15, 2024

WHEREAS: October is recognized worldwide, across Canada, and within our province as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month; and

WHEREAS: During the month, we take time to honor and remember those who have lost a child during pregnancy or in infancy; and

WHEREAS: Losing a child in pregnancy or infancy is an unspeakable grief and many are left feeling alone and unsupported. It is our intention to raise awareness and to support those who.

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Fire Prevention Week

October 6-12, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury’s Fire and Emergency Services is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our Town; and  

WHEREAS: Fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are where people are at greatest risk from fire; and 

WHEREAS: Smoke alarms detect smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger in the event of fire in which you may have just seconds to escape..

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WHEREAS: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, and continued breastfeeding for two years and beyond provides unique nutritional and non-nutritional long-term benefits for an infant’s growth and development; and

WHEREAS: The World Health Organization’s Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding calls on governments worldwide to create environments that enable mothers, families and other caregivers to make informed choices about feeding practices for infants and young..

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WHEREAS: PROBUS Clubs Month is an opportunity to celebrate the existence of over 250 PROBUS Clubs across Canada, and the participation of more than 38,000 members in these volunteer-based, non-profit groups; and

WHEREAS: The goal of PROBUS Clubs is to provide Fellowship, Friendship and Fun for men and women in their retirement and semi-retirement years, to encourage healthy minds and bodies through socialization with other retirees in the community; and

WHEREAS: The PROBUS Club of Bradford and..

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International Day of Older Persons: October 1, 2024

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes International Day of Older Persons as designated by the United Nations General Assembly; and

WHEREAS: Promotes the visibility of older persons as participating members of society committed to improving the enjoyment of human rights in many areas of life and not just those affected immediately; and

WHEREAS: Reflects on progress and challenges in ensuring full and equal enjoyment of human..

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WHEN: Friday, September 27th, 2024, starting at 7:00am. The work is weather dependent and may require the work to be performed on an alternate day.

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