Proclamations

Innisfil proclaims National Legion Week

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization providing services and assistance to Canada’s war veterans as well as to serving Canadian Forces personnel; and

Whereas The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization ensuring that the memory of and sacrifices made by Canada’s military in the service of this nation shall never be forgotten; and

Whereas Ontario Provincial Command of The Royal Canadian Legion represents nine Districts...

Innisfil proclaims National Coaches Week

Whereas the Town of Innisfil recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

Whereas the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the many coaches who call Innisfil and Ontario home with the resources, representation, and recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active and healthy lifestyle; and

Whereas several great coaches live and volunteer in Innisfil and we celebrate their commitments by saying #ThanksCoach;...

Innisfil proclaims FASD 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

Whereas prenatal alcohol exposure is the leading preventable cause of birth defects, such as physical, mental, behavioural and/or learning challenges; and

Whereas the exact number...

Innisfil proclaims Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Whereas September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting those living with prostate cancer; and

Whereas Prostate Cancer is the most common type of cancer to affect Canadian men; and

Whereas Raising awareness for Prostate Cancer is one of the best ways to help people learn about the signs, symptoms and preventive screening. It also helps build communities and foster connections.

Now, Therefore, I, Mayor Lynn Dollin, on behalf of...

Innisfil proclaims Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death in children; and

Whereas families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial, and emotional support we can provide. Every family affected by childhood cancer needs the support of its relatives, neighbours, teachers, and community; and

Whereas parents need the understanding and compassion of their employers, siblings need special consideration at home and school. Young cancer patients themselves need every...