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Proclamations

A proclamation is a ceremonial document designating a period (special day, week or month) given to reward the efforts and commitments of recognized organizations or events that enhance our community and for a reason that is significant to City of Pickering residents.

Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day: January 29, 2024

For the sixth year in a row, Regional Chair John Henry will proclaim Wednesday, January 29, 2025 as Durham Region Hospice Awareness Day. In 2018, the Capital Campaign was launched to raise the necessary funds in order to construct a 10-bed hospice residence that would provide comfort, care and compassion for any Durham Region resident who was facing end-of-life due to a terminal illness, and their families. The groundbreaking ceremony at the Hospice Whitby-Roger Anderson House site was celebrated on November 15, 2024. It was a joyous day with strong community attendance. Construction is scheduled to begin as soon as the building permits are obtained. It is anticipated to be opening the doors in late spring 2026.

The annual Proclamations are important to promote the awareness and importance of hospice residence care for all residents of Durham Region. Very few people understand the services that are provided in a hospice residence, and that it can make a significant and positive difference for the individual who is dying and their family members.

For more information, please visit: https://durhamregionhospice.ca/

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National Burn Awareness Week: February 2-8, 2025

National Burn Awareness Week, an initiative of the American Burn Association, is a coming together of burn, fire and life safety educators to make the public aware of the frequency, devastation and causes of burn injury as well as consistent and authoritative measures to prevent these injuries and how to best care for those that are injured.

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National 211 Day Proclamation: February 11, 2025

211 provides residents of Pickering with information and referral to the complete range of government, health, community and social services in their communities. 211 is a free and confidential service available 24/7 in 200+ languages by phone. Service is also available online at 211Central.ca and via text, chat and email. 211 is supported by United Way Durham Region. Residents of Pickering can contact 211 for information and referral to:

• Health Services & Mental Health Supports
• Income Support & Financial Assistance
• Food Banks, Meal Programs & Grocery Delivery
• Housing Help & Emergency Shelter
• Support Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities & More

Every year on February 11, United Ways and 211s across Canada celebrate National 211 Day. National 211 Day is a public awareness initiative for the award-winning 211 service that helps guide individuals and families through the complex network of human services by phone, online, text, chat and email. 

For more information, please visit: 211central.ca

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Requests for proclamations which primarily serve to benefit one or more of the following causes are generally accepted:

  • arts and cultural celebrations;
  • charitable fundraising campaigns;
  • civic promotions; and
  • public awareness campaigns.

Requests for proclamations which fall into any one of the following groups will not be approved:

  • matters of political controversy, ideological or religious beliefs or individual conviction;
  • promotion of business or commercial enterprise;
  • if the intent is contrary to corporate policies or municipal by-laws;
  • if the intent is to defame the integrity of the City, Member of Council, or staff person; or
  • if the event or organization has no direct relationship to the City of Pickering.

Submit your proclamation request at least 3 weeks prior to the desired proclamation period.

View the Proclamation Request Form

For more information, please contact the Council Office.

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