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Proclamation for Museum Month (May 2024)

Whereas throughout our community, museums, art galleries, and heritage sites reflect our local history and culture, and contribute to our collective problem-solving in the present and the future; and

Whereas this month provides an opportunity to increase awareness of our community’s museum and celebrate the contributions these institutions make to quality of life, education, and economic development; and

Whereas the Arnprior and District Museum welcomes visitors and tourists to our community while...

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Proclamation for Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5th to 11th, 2024)

Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996; and

Whereas Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take three simple steps to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies:

1. Know the Risks
2. Make a Plan
3. Get an Emergency Kit; and

Whereas this awareness initiative is a collaborative event undertaken by the provincial and territorial emergency management organizations supporting activities at the local level in conjunction...

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Proclamation for First Responders Day (May 1st, 2024)

Whereas Bill 15, “An Act to Proclaim First Responders Day” was adopted by the Legislature of Ontario on December 10th, 2013 designating May 1st of each year as ‘First Responders Day’ in the Province of Ontario; and

Whereas First Responders are those individuals who, in the early stages of an emergency, are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence and the environment; and

Whereas First Responders include police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical evacuation...

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Proclamation for 911 Dispatcher Awareness Week (April 14th to 20th, 2024)

Whereas emergencies can strike without warning, necessitating immediate action and the involvement of well-prepared emergency services; and

Whereas the 911 Dispatchers of the Renfrew Central Ambulance Communications Centre, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Brockville Fire Department serve as the unsung heroes and vital first point of contact in these critical moments, acting with speed, precision, and empathy; and

Whereas 911 Dispatchers skillfully dispatch paramedic services, fire departments...

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Proclamation for Earth Day (April 22nd, 2024)

Whereas Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year, and is a key time to unite our community and make a positive impact on the environment; and

Whereas the theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics” which aims to emphasize our collective commitment to tackle the plastics crisis by reducing plastics production by 60% by 2040 and aspiring to forge a plastic-free future; and

Whereas Earth Day is known as the movement to change the business climate, political climate, and how we take action...

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