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Fire Code Convictions for Midland Apartment Building

Media Release Fire Code Convictions for Midland Apartment Building

For Immediate Release

(August 30, 2023, Midland ON) On Monday, August 21st, 2023, the Justice of the Peace of the Orillia Provincial Offences Court, found the owner of a Midland apartment building guilty of contraventions of the Ontario Fire Code.

The owner of the local apartment building was found guilty and subsequently fined $500 plus fees and victim surcharge, for failure to maintain fire extinguishers and failure to maintain...

Town of Midland launches new Online Submission Process for Planning Applications

The Town of Midland continues to improve its internal processes and create efficiencies where possible by helping development applicants navigate the Planning approvals process with a new online submission portal via the Town’s website.

“The launch of this new online program is a significant improvement to the development application review process at the Town of Midland,” said Mayor Bill Gordon. “The goal of our Planning department is to enhance the customer experience for developers and...

Town of Midland puts two OTF grants totalling $199,800 to work with different community projects

On Thursday, MPP Jill Dunlop met with representatives from the Town of Midland at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre to hear from representatives about the impact of two grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that when combined, total $199,800.  Both grants, one being a Capital grant awarded in late 2022, and the second being a Resilient Communities Fund grant that was also awarded last year. 

“It is great to be here today to celebrate these OTF grants through two different...

Artists Invited to Submit Proposals for Public Art Projects

The Town of Midland is issuing a call for artists for five new public art projects. The projects include a mural at the east entrance of Little Lake Park, vinyl wraps on various utility boxes throughout Town and some beautification projects at the Town Harbour.

“Public art adds colour and interest to our public spaces and makes our community a vibrant and exciting place to live and visit,” said Karen Mealing, Manager of Culture and Community for the Town.

Themes for art projects range depending...

Town of Midland Hires new Chief Administrative Officer

The Town of Midland is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Rhonda Bunn, a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience in innovation, change management and strategic oversight, will join the Town as its top administrator on Monday, July 17, 2023.

“Council is excited to welcome Rhonda to this critical leadership role in our municipality,” said Town of Midland Mayor, Bill Gordon.  “Her years of practical experience in both provincial and municipal...