Media Releases

New Town of Midland Council Member takes office

Media Release New Town of Midland Council Member takes office 

For Immediate Release

(August 7, 2024, Midland ON) At a Special Meeting of Council held August 7, 2024, Council appointed Mr. Eric (Howie) Major as a member of Council. The appointment is effective immediately as Councillor Major took the declaration of office at the meeting. He will act in his official capacity as Councillor for the balance of the current Council term until November 2026.

“I am pleased to welcome Howie Major to the Midland...

Town of Midland launches 2025 Budget Engagement Survey

Media Release Town of Midland launches 2025 Budget Engagement Survey

For Immediate Release

(July 31, 2024 - Midland ON) The Town of Midland wants to hear from residents about what’s important to them for the coming budget year with the launch of the 2025 Budget Engagement Survey on the Town’s Budget 2025 web page.  

“Council values input from residents and business owners all year round, and feedback is of particular importance as we embark on the process of preparing the 2025 budget,” said Mayor...

Council members meet with downtown businesses to share Community Response Toolkit

Media Release Council members meet with downtown businesses to share Community Response Toolkit

For Immediate Release

(July 19, 2024 – Midland, ON) On Monday July 15 members of Town of Midland Council went store to store greeting downtown merchants and sharing resources developed to help community members as they interact with vulnerable residents facing challenges such as homelessness, addictions, or mental health crises.  

Deputy Mayor Beth Prost, Councillors Catherine MacDonald and Jamie-Lee Ball...

Rock out this Summer with Midland’s Music in the Park

Media Release Rock out this Summer with Midland’s Music in the Park

For Immediate Release

(July 8, 2024 – Midland, ON) On Sunday July 7th the Town of Midland kicked off the first of many summer music events with the successful return of the beloved "Music in the Park" series at Little Lake Park. These free summer concerts are open to everyone, with shows running Sundays at 7 p.m. until August 25, 2024.

“The revival of this cherished tradition not only brings our community together, but also creates...

County of Simcoe and Town of Midland Release New Community Response Toolkit

Joint Media Release County of Simcoe and Town of Midland release new Community Response Toolkit Ensuring easier access to supports, services, and resources For Immediate Release

(May 24, 2024 - Midhurst, ON) Following the October 2023 Hope, Housing, and Health homelessness prevention forum in Midland, the County of Simcoe and Town of Midland are pleased to release a new Community Response Toolkit. This reader-friendly guidebook is available to those across North Simcoe who want to know more about...