Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Day

Whereas Congenital Heart Disease exists at birth; and

Whereas when people think of heart disease and stroke, they often think of adults and seniors. However, heart disease and stroke can happen in people of all ages, including infants; and

Whereas eight out of every 1000 children born will have some form of a congenital heart defect (C.H.D.); and

Whereas raising awareness has resulted in medical advances that are helping those born with heart disease live into adulthood. Sixty years ago, fewer...

Innisfil proclaims Toque Tuesday

Whereas since 1997, the annual Toque Campaign has supported nearly 200 community agencies across Canada, raising more than eight million to date in support of long-term solutions to homelessness; and

Whereas the national Toque Campaign sees hundreds of volunteers and supporters selling toques across Canada, with proceeds benefitting partner agencies working directly with people experiencing homelessness.

Now Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin, on behalf of the Town of Innisfil hereby proclaim...

Innisfil proclaims Black History Month

Whereas in 1995, Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, requested, and received unanimous agreement in the House of Commons on her motion to declare February as Black History Month in Canada; and

Whereas people of African, Caribbean and Afro-Indigenous descent have a long and rich history in Canada, shaping our country’s heritage and identity; and

Whereas Black History Month is a time to learn about the historical and contemporary stories, achievements, and...

Innisfil proclaims National Children’s Grief Awareness Day

Whereas organizations in local communities across Canada, including non-profits, schools, hospitals and social service agencies, work to help foster resilience and emotional healing in children and youth who are grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis; and

Whereas the purpose of Children’s Grief Awareness Day is to increase awareness of the long-lasting impact loss has on children and how to provide continual support for them; and

Whereas for many grieving children, the most helpful...

Innisfil proclaims Education and Sharing Day

Whereas a quality education is one of the significant foundations for the continuing success of our province, our country, and our society at large, and in the Town of Innisfil, we strive for the betterment of all our citizens through an increased focus on education and sharing; and

Whereas through providing the possibility of an excellent education for all, especially children, with which to gain knowledge through rigorous study, we can create hope for a brighter, kinder and more united and...