Media Releases

You butter believe it – the tarts are back!

Media Release You butter believe it – the tarts are back!

For Immediate Release

(May 30, 2025, Midland ON) The sweetest day of the year is almost here! More than 300,000 butter tarts will be up for grabs in Midland at Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival presented by Chapman’s on June 14.

The festival begins at 9 a.m. with the ceremonial Piping of the Tart by the Midland Pipes and Drums and opening remarks from Mayor Bill Gordon.

"Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival presented by Chapman’s is more...

Road work ahead! Construction season begins in Midland

Media Release Road work ahead! Construction season begins in Midland

For Immediate Release

(May 14, 2025, Midland ON) With the arrival of warmer weather, construction season is officially underway. Each spring, the Town of Midland undertakes essential infrastructure projects, such as road reconstruction and resurfacing. These projects enhance safety, improve mobility, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our community.

Improvements are scheduled for the following roads:

• Yonge Street

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...