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- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – November 25, 2026WHEREAS, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to raise awareness of, and call for action to end, violence against women and girls around the world; and WHEREAS, violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread human rights violations, affecting … Read more
- Ontario Public Library Week – October 18 – 24, 2026WHEREAS, October 18-24, 2026, is celebrated across the Province as Ontario Public Library Week, coordinated by the Ontario Library Association to raise awareness of the valuable role public libraries play in the lives of Ontarians and their communities; and WHEREAS, the Carleton Place Public Library is a community hub for lifelong learning, literacy, connection and … Read more
- Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day – October 21, 2026WHEREAS, research consistently shows that high-quality early learning and child care supports the intellectual, emotional, social and physical development of young children and lays the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being; and WHEREAS, accessible, high-quality child care strengthens families and our broader community by enabling parents and caregivers to work, study and participate fully in … Read more
- National Child Day – November 20, 2026WHEREAS, 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
- Local Government Week – October 18-24, 2026WHEREAS, 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