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Election Signs - Things to Know

Did you know?

• It is illegal to pull down or remove an election sign.

• If you are convicted, you will be required to pay a fine.

• That election signs have their own By-Law

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230th Anniversary of the 1792 Black Loyalist Exodus to Sierra Leone

Whereas the Town of Arnprior acknowledges that 2022 is the 230th anniversary of the Black Loyalist Exodus from Nova Scotia to Sierra Leone on fifteen (15) ships; and

Whereas we recognize that people of African descent have been a part of Canadian society since the early 1600s and that their enslavement occurred on this land for centuries. The Black Loyalists’ departure is directly linked to the failure of institutional, political and societal will to fulfill the promises that were made to the...

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2022 Ontario Public Library Week

Whereas October 16-22, 2022 is being celebrated across the province as Ontario Public Library Week; and

Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in our lives; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a center for lifelong learning and plays a vital role in helping citizens of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and

Whereas the board, staff and volunteers of the Arnprior Public...

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2022 Small Business Week

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada organizes Small Business Week in Canada to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “Dare to do things differently: Power up your growth!”. This theme recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contribution of...

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2022 Waste Reduction Week

Whereas the week of October 17-23, 2022 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around issues of sustainable and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products/services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal and conserves natural resources; and

Whereas as a municipality we are committed to waste reduction, resource conservation, and community education...

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