Proclamations

SEPTEMBER 20-26, 2021

WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’  awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens; and

WHEREAS, Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments,..

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SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2021

WHEREAS, Covering 66% of the province and 71.1 million hectares, Ontario’s forests are an indispensable source of ecological, cultural, health, social and economic benefits; and

WHEREAS, its forests are also located on the traditional territory of diverse Indigenous nations and provide nourishment and cultural value to these groups; and

WHEREAS, with numerous forested City parks and 55 kilometers of recreational trails, Thunder Bay’s forest cover offers valuable recreational opportunities.

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SEPTEMBER 14 & SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2021

WHEREAS, United Way Thunder Bay is a local organization that focuses collective efforts on issues of poverty in our community; and

WHEREAS, Show Your Local Love Day is an opportunity for community members to demonstrate their local love for Thunder Bay by being a good neighbour and lending a hand to those in need; and

WHEREAS, Show Your Local Love Day is an initiative led by United Way Thunder Bay to celebrate the role, played by United Way agency partners in..

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The Merchant Marine flag will be raised Friday September 3rd for National Merchant Seaman Day for any questions/concerns please contact the Merchant Marines

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SEPTMEBER 4, 2021

WHEREAS, Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) causes abnormal cysts to develop and grow in the kidneys and the enlargement of cysts causes kidney function to decline. It equally affects men, women and children – regardless of geography or ethnic origin; and

WHEREAS, the PKD Foundation of Canada is the only national charitable organization dedicated to fighting PKD, a progressive, life-threatening genetic disease, through programs of research, advocacy, education, support and awareness.

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SEPTEMBER 2021

WHEREAS, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men; and

WHEREAS, 1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with the disease; and

WHEREAS, an estimated average of 11 Canadian men die from prostate cancer every day; and

WHEREAS, the survival rate for prostate cancer is close to 100% when detected early, but 3 of 4 men will die when found late; and

WHEREAS, those with a family history of the disease are at a greater risk; and

WHEREAS, awareness and conversations about prostate..

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JULY 15, 2021

WHEREAS, on July 15, 2021, Chippewa Park will officially be 100 years old; and

WHEREAS, prior to the official opening, the park was named “Chippewa” to acknowledge the original inhabitants of the land; and

WHEREAS, on July 15, 1921, the Mayor of Fort William, Albert Huge “A.H.

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JULY 5, 2021

WHEREAS, July 5, 2021 will mark Parachute’s 5th Annual National Prevention Day (NIPD): a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and help Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy; and

WHEREAS, Parachute is Canada’s national charity dedicated to reducing the devastating impact of preventable injuries. Injury is the No.

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JULY 4, 2021

WHEREAS, The Poppy is the National Symbol of Remembrance worn by hundreds of thousands of Canadians every year on Remembrance Day, November 11th ; and

WHEREAS, The Great War Veterans’ Association, a forerunner to The Royal Canadian Legion, held its convention at the Prince Arthur Hotel, Port Arthur Ontario, July 4,5, and 6, 1921; and

WHEREAS, Madame Anna Guerin, The French Poppy Lady, proposed the convention delegates adopt the Poppy as the symbol of Remembrance;

WHEREAS, The delegates at..

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JUNE 15, 2021

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay seniors are valued contributing members of society, inparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

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