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Proclamation 

Proclamations are ceremonial documents issued and signed by the Mayor on behalf of Temiskaming Shores City Council, to officially recognize the importance of particular days, weeks or months. 

As of Resolution 2024-048 of the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole Meeting.  As a proactive and efficient method of addressing requests, it is recommended that the City develop an proclamation schedule, adopted by Council on a bi-annual basis at a regular meeting.

Whereas at the February 6, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting, Council approved the development of a bi-annual proclamation schedule.  Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims the following days in the City of Temiskaming Shores.  And further that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores respectfully acknowledges the importance of honouring these holidays in the City of Temiskaming Shores. 

July to December 2024

As of Resolution 2024-149 of the April 14, 2024 Regular Council Meeting. 

Proclamations
July

July 21-27, 2024 | National Drowning Prevention Week

August

August 31, 2024 | International Overdose Awareness Day

September

September 15, 2024 | Terry Fox Run
September 25, 2024 | Franco-Ontarian Day 
September 30, 2024 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day

October

October 6-12, 2024 | Fire Prevention Week 
October 20-26, 2024 | Local Government Week

November

Month of November 2024 | Falls Prevention Month 
November 5-11, 2024 | Veterans Week
November 8, 2024 | Indigenous Veterans Day 
November 25, 2024 | Elimination of Violence Against Women 

December
Holidays

July 1, 2024 | Canada Day
August 5, 2024 | Civic Holiday
September 2, 2024 | Labour Day
October 14, 2024 | Thanksgiving
November 11, 2024 | Remembrance Day
December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day
December 26, 2024 | Boxing Day

January to August 2025

As of Resolution 2024-372 of the October 15, 2024 Regular Council Meeting.

Proclamations 
January

Month of January 2025 | Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

February

February 26, 2025| Pink Shirt Day 

March

Month of March 2025 | Epilepsy Awareness Month
March 8, 2025 | International Womens Day 
March 18, 2025 | National Transit Driver Appreciation Day
March 26, 2025 | Purple Shirt Day

April

April 2, 2025 | World Autism Awareness Day

May

Month of May 2025 | Community Living Month
May 2025 | Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
May 2025 | Canada Road Safety Week 
First week of May 2025 | Emergency Preparedness Week
First week of May 2025| Mental Health Awareness Week 
May 13, 2025 | Day of Action on Litter
May 18-24, 2025 | National Public Works Week 
May 18-24, 2024 | Paramedic Services Week 

June

Month of June 2025 | Recreation and Parks Month 
Month of June 2025 | Bike Month
Month of June 2025 | Seniors Month
Month of June 2025 | Pride Season
June 7, 2025 | Hope Air Day
June 15, 2025 | World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 21, 2025 | National Indigenous Day

Holidays

January 1, 2025 | New Years Day
February 17, 2025 | Family Day 
April 18, 2025 | Good Friday
April 21, 2025 | Easter Monday
May 19, 2025 | Victoria Day

Other Proclamations

International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31, 2024

Whereas Council for The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges the harm and hardship caused by the drug poisoning (overdose) crisis; and

Whereas the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day is to remember loved ones lost to drug poisoning, and to end the stigma of
substance use and mental health; and

Whereas drug poisoning in Timiskaming claimed the lives of more than nine (9) residents last year, together with countless more affected forever.

Therefore be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims August 31, 2024, as \

"International Overdose Awareness Day"

in the City of Temiskaming Shores.

 Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day | October 24, 2024

Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children's intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

Whereas trained and knowledgeable Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and child care programs - in licensed child care, Early ON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; and

Whereas Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers will be vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system.

Therefore be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims October 24, 2024 be designated as

"Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day"

in the City of Temiskaming Shores in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

Other Acknowledgement

 

Flag Raising and Lowering

Flag Raising

2024
January  2024 

The Alzheimers Society flag raised from January 1 to January 31 for Alzheimers Awareness Month.

April, 2024

The Autism Ontario flag raised from April 2 to April 30 for Autism Awareness Day.

May, 2024 

The Community Living flag raised from May 1 to May 31 for Community Living Month.

June, 2024

The Pride Season flag raised from June 1 to June 13 and June 17 to June 30 for Pride Season.

The Elder Abuse Task Force flag from June 13 to June 17 for Elder Abuse Awareness Day .

October, 2024

The Legion Poppy Campaign flag raised from October 24 until November 12  for the  Haileybury Legion 2024 Poppy Campaign.

November, 2024

The End Gender-Based Violence Flag raised from November 22 until December 9 for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Campaign. 

Half-masts

2024

April 28, 2024 |  National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

June 23, 2024 |  National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism

September 8, 2024 |  Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

September 29, 2024 | National Peace and Police Officers Memorial Day

September 30, 2024 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

November 8, 2024 | Indigenous Veterans Day

November 11, 2024| Remembrance Day

December 6, 2024 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women


Flags at all provincial government buildings will be flown at half-mast on commemorative anniversary dates legislated by the provincial government and upon the death of:

  • the sovereign
  • the sovereign’s spouse, the heir to the throne or the heir of the heir to the throne
  • the governor general of Canada, a former governor general
  • the lieutenant governor of Ontario, a former lieutenant governor of Ontario
  • the premier of Ontario, a former premier of Ontario
  • the prime minister, a former prime minister
  • any other person whom it is desired to honour

Flags at all Ontario government buildings within ridings or community of residence will be flown at half-mast upon the death of:

  • a current member of the provincial parliament of Ontario
  • a current privy councillor, senator or a member of the House of Commons from the Province of Ontario

For additional information visit the Ontario Government website for Flag Protocol.

Flag Protocol

City Bulletin 

The City Bulletin includes important information the City would like to share with the Public. The City of Temiskaming Shores releases a weekly City Bulletin available in The Temiskaming Speaker on Wednesdays. 

To view or print a copy of the City Bulletin, please view the below list. 

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