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Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

May 2025

WHEREAS: the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides is a cherished national tradition, held in communities across every province of Canada; and

WHEREAS: this year marks the 40th Anniversary of this remarkable event, united under the inspiring theme: “Bright Futures. Countless Possibilities.

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Apraxia Awareness Day

May 14, 2025

WHEREAS: Childhood Apraxia of speech (CAS) is a very misunderstood and challenging motor speech disorder that affects nearly 1-in-1,000 children; and

WHEREAS: Children with the CAS diagnosis have a good understanding of language and know what they want to say but have difficulty learning or carrying out the complex sequenced movements necessary for speech: and

WHEREAS: Without intensive and appropriate speech therapy, children with CAS will not learn to speak; and

Dutch Liberation Day

May 5, 2025

WHEREAS: In the Netherlands, Liberation Day - Bevrijdingsdag - is celebrated each year on May 5th to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II; and

WHEREAS: In 1945 the nation was liberated largely by Canadian troops whereby the Canadian General Charles Foulkes and the German Commander-in-Chief Johannes Blaskowitz reached an agreement on the capitulation of German forces in the Netherlands; and

WHEREAS: In gratitude for the involvement of..

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MOBYSS 10th Birthday

May 5, 2025

WHEREAS: CMHA York Region South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the largest and fastest growing branches of CMHA, last year serving more than 20,000 clients. CMHA-YRSS offers more than 30 free mental health and addictions programs, including a variety of programs for those aged 12 and above; and

WHEREAS: Founded in May 2015, MOBYSS (pronounced mo-bies) is Ontario’s first mobile health clinic for youth ages 12 to 25.

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Emergency Preparedness Week

May 4-10, 2025

WHEREAS: Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996. It is an opportunity to encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in Ontario and the role of government to help secure a strong and healthy tomorrow; and 

National Youth Week: May 1-7, 2025

WHEREAS: Recreation benefits individuals, families, neighbourhoods, and communities; and

WHEREAS: There is an increasing interest in intentional youth development through recreation in Canada – founded on a substantial and growing body of research to support the role of recreation in the positive development of youth; and

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury provides high-quality programs and leisure opportunities for residents to lead healthy, active..

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Khalsa Day

April 14, 2025

WHEREAS: Khalsa Day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Sikh Order of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh. The first Khalsa Day was held in India on April 13, 1699; and

WHEREAS: Bradford West Gwillimbury residents of the Sikh faith have made and continue to make tremendous contributions to the growth and development of the community and the country as a whole; and

WHEREAS: A fundamental strength of our community lies in our unique racial and ethno-cultural diversity.

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World Autism Day, 2025

Whereas: World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year.

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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21, 2025

WHEREAS: The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury believes that equal opportunity and treatment should exist for all people; and

WHEREAS: Every person has the right to realize their potential, regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin; and to live at all times in conditions of dignity, respect, and peace; and

WHEREAS: Racial discrimination is a universal issue that divides communities and threatens the political,..

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