Proclamations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

WHEREAS, by the virtue of the Franco-Ontarian Day Act, which was legislated on April 26th, 2010, it is declared September 25th of each year be recognized as Franco-Ontarian Day throughout the province of Ontario ; and

WHEREAS, September 25th is the anniversary of the first flag raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag and it represents over 400 year of French presence in Ontario; and

WHEREAS, there are more than 745,000 Francophones in Ontario, the largest Francophone community..

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SEPTEMBER 23-29, 2024

WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, 229 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2023; resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 39 avoidable serious injuries; and

WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway right-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring..

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

WHEREAS, the International Day of Peace is observed annually on September 21st to promote peace and non-violence worldwide;

WHEREAS, this day was established by the United Nations in 1981 to encourage all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace;

WHEREAS, City of Thunder Bay recognizes the importance of fostering a culture of peace and non-violence within our community;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Ken Boshcoff, on behalf of..

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

WHEREAS, The monarch butterfly is an iconic North American species whose
multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured the
imagination of millions of Canadians; and

WHEREAS, Eastern migrating monarch populations visiting Ontario have seen significant
population declines by as much as ninety percent; and

WHEREAS, On December 8, 2023 the Government of Canada uplisted the Migratory
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as Endangered on Schedule..

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SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2024

WHEREAS, The human body is fuelled by trillions of microscopic powerhouses called mitochondria. Present in almost every cell in our bodies, these tiny but mighty, energy-producing structures generate the energy we need to survive.

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SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2024

WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay recognizes the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of National Coaches Week is to provide the 300,000 coaches who call Thunder Bay 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, a number of great coaches live and volunteer here and we celebrate their..

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Lights will be lit Red on Monday, September 9, 2024 for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day.

For more information please contact Children's Centre Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day Planning Committee 

807-343-5073
Sep 09, 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024

WHEREAS, nationwide/community support has been critical throughout the Arthritis Society’s 76 year history, enabling the organization to fulfill its mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support; and

WHEREAS, Arthritis is a serious disease that causes debilitating pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life. Six million Canadians – 1 in 5 – live everyday with the brutal realities of arthritis and there is no cure.

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SEPTEMBER 2024

WHEREAS Prostate Cancer Support Thunder Bay will lead and participate in a prostate cancer awareness campaign throughout this month with an aim to increase awareness of the #1 cancer in men and the support available in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for men and their families; and

WHEREAS, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, PSC TB voluntarily helps men diagnosed with prostate cancer, provides support to men and families who..

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Lights will be lit Purple on Monday, August 26 to September 3, 2024 for Overdose Awareness Day.

For more information please contact 807-627-1453