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MAY 11, 2021

WHEREAS, Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women – it can be completely cured if caught in time; and

WHEREAS, 27,000 Canadian women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019; this represents 25% of all new cancer cases. 230 were men; and

WHEREAS, 5,000 women died of this disease in 2019; 13% of all cancer deaths; and

WHEREAS, 1 in 8 Canadian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and 1 in 31 will die from it;

WHEREAS, by proclaiming National Denim.

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The City of Thunder Bay will be removing seasonal load restrictions on Monday, May 10 at 8:00 am. The roadway weight restrictions are instituted each spring in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Provincial Reduced Load Regulations, to protect the roads from damage until the frost is out of the ground.

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• Road Work

MAY 2021

WHEREAS, more than 7,000 City of Thunder Bay residents are from Asian origins; and

WHEREAS, the racial diversity of the City of Thunder Bay must be recognized and valued; and

WHEREAS, The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 15 (1) states that Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex,..

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MAY 2021

WHEREAS, It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of importance of sun safety; and

WHEREAS, Over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes o melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and

WHEREAS, Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990’s will get skin cancer in their lifetimes; and

WHEREAS, Many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour, including a.

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The City of Thunder Bay’s bike lanes are scheduled to begin reopening on May 1, as each zone’s street sweeping concludes. Bike lanes will remain open until Nov.

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The City of Thunder Bay is excited to host virtual programming once again this year in celebration of National Youth Week from May 1 to May 7. The Recreation and Culture Division, along with other community partners, has arranged different virtual events for youth ages 12–24 to participate in throughout the week with a focus on well-being.

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• Recreation, Culture and Events

MAY, 2021

WHEREAS, Food Allergy Awareness Month was established as a national month of encouraging food allergy awareness and supporting those who are impacted by food allergy and anaphylaxis; and

WHEREAS, Food allergy affects over 3 million Canadians, including approximately 500,000 children; and

WHEREAS, a food allergy is an immune system response to a food the body mistakenly believes is harmful. When a person with food allergy eats the food, his or her immune system releases massive amounts of chemicals,.

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