Media Releases

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...

Royal Canadian Legion supports Midland Fire Department with purchasing new thermal technology

Media Release Royal Canadian Legion supports Midland Fire Department with purchasing new thermal technology

For Immediate Release

(January 14, 2025 – Midland, ON) Yesterday members of Council, CAO Rhonda Bunn and Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief Richard Renaud, met with representatives from Midland’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 80 to celebrate the Legion’s financial support of $6,650 for a new NFPA 1801 Certified Thermal Imaging Camera for Midland Fire.

“Thank you to the Royal Canadian...

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...