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Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

Whereas October 20th to 26th, 2024 is celebrated across the province as “Ontario Public Library Week”; and

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

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a community hub 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...

Proclamation for Small Business Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada 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 to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas this year’s theme is “The Power of Small: Defying the Odds” to recognize the challenges and opportunities that small and medium sized businesses...

Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week (October 21st to 27th, 2024)

Whereas the week of October 21st to 27th, 2024 has been recognized as Waste Reduction Week by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada since 2001; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products and services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our natural resources;...

Proclamation for Local Government Week (October 20th to 26th, 2024)

Whereas the municipal level of government performs the functions that significantly impact the day-to-day life of citizens throughout the world; and

Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) acknowledge and celebrate the significant role that municipal governments play in helping to define the character, priorities, physical make up and...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th, 2024)

Land Acknowledgement

The Town of Arnprior acknowledges that the land on which we live, work and gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe People. This Algonquin Nation have lived on this land for thousands of years, long before the arrival of the European settlers, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to be present in this territory.

Proclamation

Whereas each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity to honour residential...