News and Notices

Proclamation to designate October 1 to 7 as National Breastfeeding Week in Severn

Township of Severn Council is recognizing October 1 to 7 as National Breastfeeding Week (NBW) by raising the Breastfeeding Week flag, and to bring awareness to NBW as requested by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. 

NBW is an opportunity to advocate for improved breastfeeding support for families in Canada and in our community. There are inequalities affecting breastfeeding in our society every day. For example, Indigenous and Black families, as well as people who live in rural and remote areas...

Proclamation to designate September 23 to 29, 2024 as Rail Safety Week

WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 23 to 29, 2024;

WHEREAS 229 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2023 resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 39 avoidable serious injuries;

WHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway-rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are...

Proclamation to designate June 15, 2024 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

WHEREAS seniors in Severn are valued, contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our community. They deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. It's our collective responsibility to ensure they live safely and fully engaged within the community that cares about them; and

WHEREAS the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, in support of the United Nations International Plan of Action, proclaimed this day to recognize the significance of...

Proclamation to designate June as Seniors Month in Severn

Proclamation

WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration;

WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;

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

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

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

Proclamation to designate June as Recreation and Parks Month

WHEREAS, in Severn, 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 builds family...