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Jamaican Independence Day – August 6, 2025

WHEREAS on August 6, 1962, Jamaica proudly declared its independence from British rule, becoming a sovereign nation and marking a pivotal moment in the history of the Caribbean and the world; and

WHEREAS Jamaican Independence Day is a time to reflect on the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of the Jamaican people, and to celebrate their extraordinary contributions to global music, food, language, literature, and sport; and

WHEREAS the Jamaican..

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Fierté Simcoe Pride 2025

August 4 to August 15, 2025

WHEREAS: This marks the fourteenth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities and events; and

WHEREAS: The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021.

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St. John Ambulance Week

June 23- 29, 2025

WHEREAS: the York-Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of St.

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Garden Week 

June, 2025

WHEREAS: in 1975, a dedicated group of passionate gardeners, including Audrey Wychopen, Ted and Lynda Usher, Bill Markwick, and Olga and Bill Bishop, founded the Bond Head & District Horticultural Society with a vision to share and promote the joys of gardening; and

WHEREAS: the Society has since played a pivotal role in enhancing the beauty of our community, promoting the benefits of gardening, and providing opportunities for learning and growth; and

WHEREAS: through the..

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National Indigenous History Month / National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 2025 / June 21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury acknowledges the rich and unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis; and

WHEREAS: For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near June 21 due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year; and

WHEREAS: The Town of BWG recognizes the..

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World Elder Abuse Day

June 15, 2025 

WHEREAS: Older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities; and

WHEREAS: In 2006, the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West..

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June, 2025

WHEREAS: Seniors Month is an annual province-wide celebration of the vital contribution of older adults in our community; and

WHEREAS: Seniors Month encourages Ontarians to celebrate the importance of the health and well-being of seniors, keeping them socially connected and engaged in the community through inclusion and belonging; and

WHEREAS: Seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of the Town of BWG; and

WHEREAS: Their contributions past and..

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Portuguese Heritage Month and Portugal Day

June 2025 / June 10, 2025

WHEREAS: Portugal Day is celebrated around the world every year on June 10; and

WHEREAS: The Portuguese Cultural Centre of Bradford was established in 1983 in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as a gathering place for the Portuguese community; and

WHEREAS: The mission statement of the Centre is to promote the Portuguese culture through religious festivals, educational seminars, and various community events; and

Pride Month: June 2025

WHEREAS: Every year, cities around the world recognize June as Pride Month – dedicated to the celebration of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and culture, in support of 2SLGBTQI+ rights; and

WHEREAS: Pride Month is a time to celebrate the 2SLGBTQI+ community across Canada. It's also an opportunity to acknowledge the history, the hardships, and the challenges that the community has endured, along with celebrating the progress that has been made; and

WHEREAS: In Canada, the first.

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Italian Heritage Month and Festa della Repubblica

June 2025 / June 2, 2025

WHEREAS: Festa della Repubblica is celebrated in Italy on the second day of June each year; and

WHEREAS: This day commemorates the institutional referendum held by universal suffrage in 1946, in which the Italian people were called to the polls to decide on the form of government, following the Second World War and the fall of Fascism; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Italian community respect the..

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