Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland raises flag for International Overdose Awareness Day

Today members of the community gathered with staff, Mayor Gordon, and representatives from the Midland Fire Department to acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day, which takes place annual on August 31. Join together to raise awareness, address the stigma surrounding addiction and remember those we have lost to drug toxicity. Together, we can make a difference.

Today, we gather here to commemorate a day of great significance - International Overdose Awareness Day. Every year on August 31...

Flag Lowering - Passing of Councillor Jim Downer

It is with deep sorrow that the Town of Midland has lowered all Municipal flags to half-mast following the passing of Councillor Jim Downer. Councillor Downer passed away this morning, June 27, 2024. Our hearts and condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues and the rest of our community.

Councillor Downer’s tenure as a pillar in our community spanned almost 30 years, sitting on Town Council as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor. He is known to many for his compassionate leadership,...

Midland raises flag for National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Today we raised the flags for National Indigenous Peoples Day. Mayor Gordon was joined by staff, Council and other members of the public. Elder Trish lead the ceremony in prayer and shared some impactful words. Today is dedicated to celebrating Indigenous culture, though also a time to recommit our promise in collectively amplifying and uplifting our...

Midland proclaims World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Whereas, Town of Midland's older adults deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and valued as contributing members of society, imparting a wealth of experience and wisdom in our communities, 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 elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue; and

Whereas, The Town of Midland recognizes the importance...

Midland raises flag for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Today, staff, members of council, and representatives from local organizations gathered with Mayor Bill Gordon to raise the flag for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15, 2024). Mayor Gordon shared some words with the group to acknowledge the important conversation surrounding elder abuse. The Prevention of Senior Abuse Network Simcoe County (PSAN-SC) works directly in our community to make the world safer for Seniors. Pauline, Chair of PSAN-SC, spoke about the different levels of elder abuse...