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National Coaches Week

September 15-21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

WHEREAS: The purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Bradford West Gwillimbury and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

WHEREAS: We celebrate the many amazing..

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Mexican Independence Day

September 16, 2025

WHEREAS: In 1810, after three centuries under Spanish rule, Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla initiated the fight for self-rule as he united the citizens of Mexico in brave defiance of their oppressive rulers; and

WHEREAS: Father Miguel Hidalgo raised the call for independence in the city of Dolores, Mexico, and the Act of Independence was later signed in 1821; and

WHEREAS: The citizens of Mexico hold a deep respect for their ancestors who so valiantly..

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FASD Awareness Day

September 9, 2025

WHEREAS: There is no safe amount, no safe time, or no safe kind of alcohol that a pregnant individual can drink during pregnancy; and

WHEREAS: The term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” (FASD) describes the range of exceptionalities that may affect in an individual who was exposed to alcohol in utero/during pregnancy; and

WHEREAS: Prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning..

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National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day

September 4, 2025

WHEREAS: Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 1,000 people. Today, thousands of Canadians and millions of people worldwide live with PKD; and

WHEREAS: PKD causes abnormal cysts to develop and grow in the kidneys, and the enlargement of cysts causes kidney function to decline; and

WHEREAS: The PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national.

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 2025

WHEREAS: Approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed.

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Ukrainian Independence Day

August 24, 2025

WHEREAS: The Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine was adopted by the Ukrainian parliament on August 24, 1991. This declaration established the democratic and sovereign state of Ukraine; and

WHEREAS: This occasion is recognized annually by Ukrainians in celebration of their historic past and to honour the fallen heroes who lost their lives fighting for the country’s independence; and

WHEREAS: This year, we continue to pay special tribute to the.

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Indian Independence Day

August 15, 2025

WHEREAS: Indian Independence Day is celebrated annually on August 15 commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947; and

WHEREAS: Independence Day is marked throughout India with flag-raising ceremonies, with the main event taking place at the Red Fort in New Delhi. It begins with the hoisting of the flag by the prime minister, followed by the singing of the Indian national anthem, a parade, kite flying, and a televised.

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Pakistan Independence Day

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury proudly recognizes August 14th as Pakistan
Independence Day, commemorating the establishment of Pakistan as an independent nation in 1947; and 

WHEREAS: The Pakistani-Canadian community plays an important role in enriching the cultural and social fabric of our town. Their contributions in business, education, public service, and community development continue to strengthen Bradford as an inclusive and vibrant.

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International Youth Day – August 12, 2025

WHEREAS: the United Nations designates August 12 of each year as International Youth Day, as an opportunity to draw attention to youth issues worldwide and celebrate the contributions of young people to their communities and to sustainable development; and

WHEREAS: the 2025 theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” highlights the role of young people in implementing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their communities; and

WHEREAS: the..

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National Peacekeepers' Day

August 9, 2025

WHEREAS: We raise the United Nations flag on behalf of the past, present and future peacekeepers residing in Central Ontario; and

WHEREAS: On August 9, 1974, an aircraft was shot down during peacekeeping duties, ultimately killing all nine personnel on board. It was and still is the largest loss of Canadian Peacekeepers in a single day.

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