Proclamations

APRIL 28, 2025

WHEREAS, April 28th is a day set aside to honour those workers across the country whose lives has been lost, those who have been injured or disabled on the job, or who suffer from occupational diseases; and

WHEREAS, the City of Thunder Bay is committed to establishing and maintaining safe workplace conditions for our workers; and

WHEREAS, the National Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, and originally launched by the Canadian Labour Congress..

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APRIL 13-19, 2025

WHEREAS; Every year, over 280 million lab tests are processed in Ontario by dedicated medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistant/technicians; and

WHEREAS; Lab professionals are involved in every aspect of healthcare throughout every stage of our life, from before we are born to the day we pass; and

WHEREAS; Lab testing is at the core of our life journey, yet lab testing and lab professionals continue to be one of the biggest misunderstood groups in..

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APRIL 2, 2025

WHEREAS, World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections – not only on April 2 but everyday throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50 Canadian children and youth.

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APRIL 2025

WHEREAS, April is BeADonor Month in Ontario; and

WHERAS, the goal during BeADonor Month is to inspire those who have not yet registered consent for organ and tissue donation; and

WHEREAS, on average 1,400 people in Ontario are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and every three days someone will die waiting for an organ transplant; and

WHEREAS, in 2024, 341 deceased organ donors gave the gift of life, 1,035 deceased donor organ transplants were performed in Ontario, and 1,975..

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"The Knights of Columbus are proud supporters of the Special Olympics. In keeping with our close relationship with local Special Olympics athletes, the six local Knights councils are honoured to partner with the City of Thunder Bay in recognizing these athletes by raising their flag at City Hall.

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MARCH 8, 2025

WHEREAS, in 1977, the United Nations proclaimed March 8 as International Women's Day to commemorate the 145 women killed in a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in New York City on March 25, 1911; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is a time to reflect on the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action; and

WHEREAS, International Women's Day is celebrated annually across the globe to recognize acts of..

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WHEREAS, March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal; and

WHEREAS, Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the.

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City Hall and Current River Dam lights will be lit for Rare Disease Day on Friday February 28, 2025.

For more information please contact Rare Disease Review Western

Feb 28, 2025

FEBRUARY 21-28, 2025

WHEREAS, Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5-26, within the stated aim “to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.” Scouting is a co-ed program; and

WHEREAS, The City of Thunder Bay citizens support our groups in the various fundraising providing the necessary funds to run the programs.

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JANUARY 2025

WHEREAS, Anonymous tips are being handled by one society, Crime Stoppers, covering the whole of Thunder Bay and Surrounding District; and

WHEREAS, Crime Stoppers accepts confidential and anonymous tips via phone calls, as well as through web messages, while partnering with the media and police to participate in Provincial, national and International campaigns to help make communities safe; and

WHEREAS, Thunder Bay District Crime Stoppers is part of a the Global network which is..

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