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Innisfil proclaims National Public Works Week
Posted on Sunday, May 19, 2024 12:01 AM
Whereas public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, emergency management, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Innisfil; and
Whereas these infrastructures, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are first responders, and the engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of...
Innisfil proclaims International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Posted on Friday, May 17, 2024 12:01 AM
Whereas the Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes that no one can be discriminated against based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; and
Whereas Innisfil is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions; and
Whereas despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and transphobia are...
Innisfil proclaims Moose Hide Campaign Day
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:01 AM
Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys, and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children, and all those along the gender continuum; and
Whereas the Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; and
Whereas Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across...
Innisfil proclaims Education and Sharing Day
Posted on Friday, April 19, 2024 12:01 AM
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...
Innisfil proclaims World Autism Awareness Day
Posted on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 12:01 AM
Whereas World Autism Awareness Day will be recognized on April 2, 2025 in Canada thanks to Liberal Senator Jim Munson’s Bill S-206, An Act Respecting World Autism Awareness Day; and
Whereas Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects more than 135,000 Ontarians. ASD is now recognized as the most common neurological disorder affecting 1 in every 66 children, as well as their friends, family and community; and
Whereas Autism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information...