Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

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...

Midland raises flag for Pride Month

Mayor Bill Gordon, Council, staff and members of the public gathered to raise the progressive pride flag and proclaim the entire month of June as Pride Month! Pride Month promotes the call for acceptance and education for a safe and inclusive world that supports and celebrates the 2SLGBTQIA+ community members through services, activities and events.

"Thank you all for joining today. We are here to celebrate love, diversity and promote advocacy for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or in simpler terms, we...

Midland proclaims Pride Month

Whereas, June is recognized as Pride Month in Canada and around the world as an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for visibility and acceptance of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; to reflect on the trials that the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and plus community have endured and overcome; and to recommit to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in our community; and

Whereas, Pride Month promotes the call for acceptance and education for a safe...

Midland raises flag for Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Week

Yesterday, Town staff gathered with Mayor Gordon to raise the flags at Town Hall for YIMBY Week! Mayor Gordon shared some important sentiments about the message behind "Yes In My Back Yard". Thank you to the local organizations who were in attendance: Redwood Park Communities, Shelter Now, Guest House Shelter, CLH, Wendat Community Programs and Chigamik Community Health Centre.

Read the full proclamation here. Find more information on YIMBY here.

"Thank you to everyone who is here today, despite...

Midland proclaims Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Week

Whereas, The Town of Midland is a vibrant community of people who take care of each other, where everyone deserves to have a safe, affordable, and hopeful place to call home; and

Whereas, societies where everyone can participate in and contribute to their community are more stable, resilient, prosperous, happy, and healthy; and

Whereas, ending homelessness is a complex problem that can only be solved through collaborative and innovative partnerships, committed leadership, and supportive, engaged...