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Proclamation: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Posted on Thursday, September 05, 2024 02:15 PM
September is Proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
WHEREAS approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and
WHEREAS families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial and emotional...
Proclamation: Senior's Month
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 09:00 AM
June is proclaimed Senior's Month!
WHEREAS the month of June marks forty-years of celebrating Seniors’ Month in the Province of Ontario; and
WHEREAS this year’s theme ‘Working for Seniors’ emphasizes the continued importance of supporting older adults through the right programs and initiatives that provide wellness, social engagement and education in our community; and
WHEREAS the Town of Wasaga Beach is an age-friendly community and includes, outdoor spaces and buildings that are accessible for...
Proclamation: Falun Dafa Day 2025
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2025 10:30 AM
May 13th is Proclaimed Falun Dafa Day
WHEREAS Falun Dafa is an advanced ancient exercise and meditation practice of mind, body, and spirit based on the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance; and
WHEREAS Falun Dafa has benefited both physically and spiritually to over 100 million people in over 114 countries around the world since its public introduction in China by Mr. Li Hongzhi in May 1992; and Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries and contributes to a...
Proclamation: Children's Mental Health Week 2025
Posted on Monday, May 05, 2025 09:27 AM
May 5th-11th is Proclaimed Children's Mental Health Week
WHEREAS Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and yet many will not receive the help they need; and early intervention, accessible care, and community awareness are critical in supporting young people, their families, and caregivers with their mental wellness; and
WHEREAS Children’s Mental Health Week is a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight the importance of providing timely, fully funded, inclusive,...
Proclamation: Human Values Day 2025
Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:24 AM
April 24th is Proclaimed Human Values Day
WHEREAS raising and increasing the awareness of the basic human value of truth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence, as well as all the multiple sub values like honesty, integrity, kindness and caring; and
WHEREAS these values are inherent in all creeds, countries, cultures and communities, making these values truly 'Values without Boarders' and making the Town of Wasaga Beach 'A Town of Character' for the greatest benefit of all our residents; and