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Whereas the Town of Arnprior is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting Arnprior; and

Whereas fire is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and

Whereas residents should identify places in their home where fires can start and eliminate those hazards; and

Whereas residents should install working smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area,..

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Whereas "Test Your Smoke Alarm Day" marks the first day of action to promote installing and testing working smoke alarms in every home in Ontario; and

Whereas in 2022, there were 133 fire fatalities in the Province of Ontario, the largest number of fire-related deaths in 20 years; and

Whereas a working smoke alarm has been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006; and

Whereas this awareness campaign is led by the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall and..

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Whereas the Terry Fox Run is inspired by a dream as big as our country, which began in 1980 with Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The run is now entirely volunteer driven, and grounded in traditions with events held annually around the world to foster research in the fight against cancer; and

Whereas it has become a tradition in Canada to gather friends and family to participate in a volunteer fundraiser to raise public awareness and financial support for cancer research; and

Whereas we recognize.

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Whereas, pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply; and

Whereas, pollination plays a vital role in the health of our national forests and grasslands, which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources, and recreational opportunities as well as enhanced economic development opportunities for communities; and

Whereas, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are..

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Whereas Seniors Month is an annual province-wide celebration to recognize the considerate contributions that seniors have made to the life and vibrancy of our community; and,

Whereas seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; and,

Whereas their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; and,

Whereas the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further..

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Whereas, in the Town of Arnprior, we are fortunate to have a variety of recreation and parks systems providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors from around the world; and

Whereas recreation enhances quality of life, balanced living and lifelong learning; helps people live happier and longer; develops skills and positive self-image in children and youth; develops creativity; and builds healthy bodies and positive lifestyles; and

Whereas recreational participation..

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Whereas June is recognized in Canada as Pride Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of persons from the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and increase efforts to build awareness; and,

Whereas the Progress Pride flag is an important symbol of hope and acceptance for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and adults who continue to face stigma, discrimination, isolation and bullying in their home, workplaces and community spaces, simply for being who they are; and,

Whereas this stigma and discrimination puts 2SLGBTQ+ individuals at..

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