Amanda Charania WHEREAS, National Child Day is celebrated annually on November 20th to recognize Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which affirms the rights of children to be heard, protected, and WHEREAS, by ratifying the Convention in 1991, Canada committed to ensuring that all children are treated with dignity and … Read more
WHEREAS, municipal governments deliver the services residents rely on every day, from safe drinking water, roads and waste collection to recreation, libraries, emergency services and land use planning, and play a vital role in shaping the character, priorities and quality of life of our community; and WHEREAS, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers … Read more
WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, driving innovation, fostering community resilience, and creating vital employment opportunities for our citizens; and WHEREAS, Canadian entrepreneurs demonstrate remarkable adaptability and dedication by embracing new technologies, optimizing productivity, and strengthening our local supply chains; and WHEREAS, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized … Read more
Construction activities anticipated for the upcoming week include the following: Public Works Yard 97 Franklin Street The concrete slab in the new five-bay garage has been completed, and structural steel is anticipated to arrive on September 24th, 2026. Upcoming works at the salt dome include garage door, man door and exhaust fan installation. Work on … Read more
September 30, 2026 WHEREAS Orange Shirt Day grew from the experience of residential school Survivor Phyllis Webstad, whose new orange shirt was taken from her on her first day at residential school; and WHEREAS the orange shirt has become a symbol of the loss of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children and affirms … Read more
October 2026 WHEREAS breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women and can affect people of all genders, as well as their families, friends, caregivers and communities; and WHEREAS approximately one in eight Canadian women is expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime; and WHEREAS increased awareness, access to … Read more
September 18, 2026 WHEREAS Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations across Canada help children and youth build meaningful, supportive relationships with caring adult mentors; and WHEREAS mentoring relationships can help young people develop confidence, resilience, social skills and a stronger sense of belonging; and WHEREAS volunteers, families, staff, donors and community partners contribute to the success … Read more
September 20–26, 2026 National Tree Day: September 23, 2026 WHEREAS forests and trees are an essential part of Canada’s natural heritage and provide habitat for wildlife, support biodiversity, protect watersheds, improve air quality, store carbon and contribute to a healthy environment; and WHEREAS forests and trees support communities and economies through recreation, tourism, employment, renewable … Read more
October 2026 WHEREAS a circular economy seeks to eliminate waste and pollution by keeping products, materials and resources in use for as long as possible and supporting the regeneration of natural systems; and WHEREAS transitioning from a linear “take-make-waste” model to a circular economy can conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity and … Read more
September 28, 2026 WHEREAS, between 1869 and the late 1930s and 1940s, more than 100,000 children were sent from the British Isles to Canada through child migration programs operated by charitable, religious and philanthropic organizations; and WHEREAS, many of these children were placed with Canadian families, particularly in rural communities, where they worked as farm … Read more
