Media Releases

Government of Canada invests over $198,000 in Little Lake Park Accessibility Improvements

Media Release Government of Canada invests over $198,000 in Little Lake Park Accessibility Improvements

For Immediate Release

(December 23, 2024, Midland, ON) - The Town of Midland gratefully received a contribution from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to enhance vital accessibility and safety features at Little Lake Park, supporting 75% of the project costs.

These park improvements allow residents and visitors of all...

Enbridge Gas assists Midland Fire Department in supporting firefighter training

Media Release Enbridge Gas assists Midland Fire Department in supporting firefighter training

For Immediate Release

(December 19, 2024 – Midland, ON) Enbridge Gas Inc. is helping the Midland Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials through Safe Community Project Assist with a $5,000 grant. Safe Community Project Assist is a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in...

Town of Midland releases Draft 2025 Budget

Media Release Town of Midland releases Draft 2025 Budget

For Immediate Release

(December 17, 2024, Midland ON) The Town of Midland Draft 2025 Budget was released to the public and is available on the Town’s website. The proposed budget provides a balanced approach that supports the best value of services delivered to residents and businesses, as well as ensuring financial responsibility and promoting sustainable growth.

“The annual draft budget is one of the most important tools for shaping our...

Second Hope, Housing and Health Symposium invites more conversation about safety in downtown Midland

Media Release Second Hope, Housing and Health Symposium invites more conversation about safety, homelessness and substance use disorders in downtown Midland

For Immediate Release

(October 22, 2024, Midland ON) The Town of Midland and Midland Public Library invite the public to meet local social service providers and community organizations to take part in a supportive community conversation about the homelessness crisis facing Midland. This second, two-part symposium builds on the Hope, Housing...

Fire Code Conviction for illegal Rooming House in Midland

Media Release Fire Code Conviction for illegal Rooming House in Midland

For Immediate Release

(October 9, 2024, Midland ON) On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, the Justice of the Peace of the Orillia Provincial Offences Court, found the owner of an illegal rooming house in Midland guilty of contraventions of the Ontario Fire Code.

The owner, who resides outside of the Town of Midland, was found guilty and subsequently fined $50,000 plus fees and victim surcharge, this conviction stems from a second...