Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims Fierté Simcoe Pride

Whereas this marks the 15th 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. The flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel Quasar’s 2018 Progress...

Innisfil proclaims National Drowning Prevention Week

Whereas drowning remains one of the leading causes of preventable death in Canada, with over 400 Canadians losing their lives annually in water-related incidents; and

Whereas the Lifesaving Society designates the third week of July as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention; and

Whereas key messages for National Drowning Prevention Week 2025 include:

• Supervise Children: Always directly supervise children around...

Innisfil proclaims St. John Ambulance Week

Whereas 2025 is the 84th anniversary of the establishment of the Barrie Simcoe Muskoka Branch of St. John Ambulance; and

Whereas the Barrie 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...

Innisfil proclaims Longest Day of SMILES

Whereas Operation Smile Canada is a global medical charity providing free, lifechanging surgeries and medical care to children born with cleft conditions around the world; and

Whereas every three minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition, and lack of access to safe, effective surgery means that easily treatable conditions like cleft lip and cleft palate can become fatal; and

Whereas Operation Smile Canada believes every child born with a cleft condition deserves exceptional surgical care;...

Innisfil proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Whereas the Town of Innisfil’s 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 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 the Town of Innisfil recognizes the...