Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims Earth Day - April 22, 2024

Proclamation Earth Day, April 22, 2024

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 Water Day

Proclamation World Water Day, March 22,2024

Whereas, an international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating March 22, 1993, as the first annual World Water Day; and

Whereas, Midland is privileged to be located on the shorelines of Georgian Bay, the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. The importance of World Water Day echoes through the attention on...

Midland proclaims Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day

Proclamation Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, March 18, 2024

Whereas; Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day is an annual event to celebrate the incredible service that public transit vehicle operators and workers provide in communities; and

Whereas; Transit Operators and workers play a vital role in ensuring passengers arrive safely to their destinations; and

Whereas; Many Midland residents rely on Transit’s regular and specialized services daily to get to work, school, events,...

Midland raises flag for International Women's Day - March 8, 2024

Today, members of Town Council and staff gathered with Mayor Gordon and Town of Midland CAO, Rhonda Bunn, who both shared some important sentiments in celebration of International Women's Day. Read the full proclamation here. Find more information on International Women's Day here. 

Please note, all flags at Municipal buildings are flying at half-mast in memory of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.

"Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. Annually, March 8th stands as a powerful reminder of...

Midland proclaims International Women's Day - March 8, 2024

Proclamation International Women's Day, March 8, 2024

Whereas, Celebrated annually on March 8th, International Women’s day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, International Women’s Day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere; and

Whereas, Today is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality; and