Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland raises flag for Community Living Month

The Town of Midland raised the flag for Community Living Month. 

Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign that shines a light on the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Each May communities come together to promote authentic inclusion. Learn more on Community Living Ontario. 

Thank you to local organizations like CLH and advocates who work every day to champion dignity, choice, and equal opportunity...

Midland proclaims Community Living Month

Proclamation 

Community Living Month 

May 2025

Whereas, the Town of Midland recognizes CLH Developmental Support Services for their commitment in providing specialized services and programs to support children, youth and adults with developmental support needs in Simcoe County; and

Whereas, CLH Developmental Support Services has served more than 2000 individuals and their families annually, and has created an environment of acceptance, encouragement, and life-long learning.

Therefore, I, Bill Gordon,...

Midland proclaims Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Proclamation Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace  April 28, 2025

Whereas; National Day of Mourning has been recognized since April 1991; and

Whereas; on April 28, we remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, and collectively renew the commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths; and

Whereas; organizations in Canada are encouraged to take part in recognizing the importance of...

Midland proclaims Earth Day

Proclamation Earth Day, April 22, 2025

Whereas, Earth Day was initially celebrated on April 22, 1970, marking the inception of the environmental movement and has since evolved into the largest participatory environmental movement on the planet; and

Whereas, Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment; and

Whereas, global challenges continue to grow, the crisis of climate change, loss of nature...

Midland proclaims World Autism Day

Proclamation World Autism Day April 2, 2025

Whereas, World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year.

Whereas, Autism impacts more than 135,000 individuals in Ontario, representing 1 in every 50...