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Proclamation: International Day of Rural Women
Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 11:38 AM
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,...
Proclamation: Probus Month
Posted on Wednesday, October 02, 2024 11:36 AM
October is Proclaimed Probus Month!
WHEREAS Probus is a local, national and international association of retired or semi-retired people who come together to meet others in similar circumstances, to make new friends, and to maintain and expand their interests; and
WHEREAS the purpose of the Probus Club is to provide regular meetings, guest speakers, programs and activities for its members; and
WHEREAS presently there are five active Probus Clubs in the Town of Wasaga Beach.
WHEREAS Probus Clubs are...
Proclamation: FASD Awareness Day
Posted on Monday, September 09, 2024 08:00 AM
September 9th is Proclaimed FASD Awareness Day
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 prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning...
Proclamation: Fierté Simcoe Pride July 29 - August 11
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 06:45 AM
July 29 - August 11 is Proclaimed Fierté Simcoe Pride Weeks
WHEREAS This marks the thirteenth 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. Valentino Vecchietti designed the Intersex Progress Pride flag in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert...
Proclamation: St. John Ambulance Week June 24 - June 30
Posted on Monday, June 24, 2024 03:25 PM
June 24 - June 30 is proclaimed St. John Ambulance Week
WHEREAS the Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance has been serving the community since 1941 and fulfilling our mission to enable Canadians to improve their health, safety, and quality of life by providing training and community service; and
WHEREAS St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community, offering unique and innovative programs, including medical first response, disaster response, car seat installation clinics, health...
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