Media Releases

Town of Midland celebrates over 20 years of the NSSRC by seeking partnership for naming rights

Media Release Town of Midland celebrates over 20 years of the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre by seeking partnership for naming rights

For Immediate Release

(May 1, 2025, Midland ON) The Town of Midland is proud to celebrate over 20 years of operation of the beloved North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre and is thrilled to announce a fresh new chapter.  As part of this milestone, the Town is inviting opportunities for a business, organization or individual partner with a passion for...

Midland declares Significant Weather Event

The Significant Weather Event has been lifted as of 9:00am, April 1, 2025.  Operations on debris cleanup continue however roads now comply with the Province's Minimum Maintenance Standards.

Update 9:00am April 1, 2025

Areas in Midland are still experiencing power outages. Some traffic signals may not be functioning and roads may be closed to complete clean up, please proceed with caution when travelling. 

Warming centres in Midland remain open based on community need and timing of power restoration. 

Midland restoring iconic murals with investment from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture RED Grant

Media Release Midland restoring iconic murals with investment from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant

For Immediate Release

(March 26, 2025 – Midland, ON) The Town of Midland is pleased to announce further restoration of its historic downtown murals, thanks to a $19,260 investment from the Ontario government through the Rural Economic Development program.

Additionally, Council approved $25,000 toward the mural restoration project as part of the 2024 budget and...

Butter tarts and ice cream – could there be a more mouth-watering combination!

Media Release Butter tarts and ice cream – could there be a more mouth-watering combination!

For Immediate Release

(March 21, 2025, Midland ON) Canada’s original and largest butter tart festival and Canada’s largest independent ice cream manufacturer have formed a sweet connection.

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is pleased to announce Chapman’s as the festival’s presenting sponsor for 2025 and 2026. As part of this new agreement, the festival will now be known as Ontario’s Best Butter Tart...

Midland declares Significant Weather Event

The Significant Weather Event has been lifted as of 4:00 p.m., March 12, 2025. The Operations team has completed snow cleanup on Town roads to comply with the Province's Minimum Maintenance Standards. See the update.

Update 5:00pm March 7, 2025

Significant Weather Event still in effect.

Town crews and contractors continue with snowbank cutbacks to increase road widths to comply with the Province's Minimum Maintenance Standards.  As of today, the Town is 85% compliant and it is anticipated the...