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Innisfil proclaims National Drowning Prevention Week
Posted on Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:01 AM
Whereas the mission of Lifesaving Society Canada is to prevent drowning throughout the country, and even one drowning is one too many; and
Whereas most drownings are preventable in a Water Smart community, and only through Water Smart education and a healthy respect for the potential danger that any body of water may present can we genuinely enjoy the beauty and recreation opportunities offered by these bodies of water; and
Whereas Lifesaving Society Canada urges residents of the Town of Innisfil...
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...
Innisfil proclaims Mental Illness Awareness Week
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2023 12:01 AM
Whereas mental health is an important part of overall health; and
Whereas one in three Canadians say they are struggling with their mental health; and
Whereas percent of Canadians feel they need professional mental health care but cannot access it; and
Whereas early identification and treatment can make a difference in the successful management of mental illness and recovery; and
Whereas everyone in Canada should have access to publicly funded, evidence-based mental health and substance abuse...
Innisfil proclaims National Bullying Prevention Month
Posted on Friday, October 01, 2021 03:34 PM
WHEREAS, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation intentionally directed at a person or group of people; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in neighbourhoods, playgrounds, schools, and online through technology; and
WHEREAS, various researchers have concluded that bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children and adolescents annually; and
WHEREAS, thousands of children and adolescents are affected by bullying annually;...