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Midland raises flag for Fierté Simcoe Pride Week

The Town of Midland raised the Intersex Progress Pride flag for Fierté Simcoe Pride Week. This week is dedicated to creating safe and inclusive communities within Simcoe County that support and unite people of all genders, sexes and sexual identities.

Fierté Simcoe Pride Week celebrates the diversity, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Simcoe County. It raises awareness about the importance of inclusion and visibility, and recognizes the ongoing work to create safe,...

Midland proclaims Fierté Simcoe Pride Week

Proclamation

Fierté Simcoe Pride

August 4 to August 15, 2025

Whereas, This marks the 13th annual Fierté Simcoe Pride, and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and

Whereas, The Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County. The Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021. The flag is a combination of Gilbert...

Civic Holiday Affected Services - August 4, 2025

Civic Holiday affected services: 

• Town Hall - will be closed on Monday, August 4. 
• Recreation Centre - will be closed on Monday, August 4. 
• Mid-Pen Transit - no service on Monday, August 4. 

Fire Rating: High 

Open-air burning is not allowed, except for cooking or warmth with a permit. Fireworks are not allowed. Visit the fire rating page. 

For after-hour emergencies related to water, sewer or roads please call 705-526-4275.

Don’t miss the boats, Tall Ships are returning to Midland!

Media Release Don’t miss the boats, Tall Ships are returning to Midland!

For Immediate Release

(July 30, 2025, Midland, ON) The tall ships are sailing back into Midland this August, get your tickets and climb aboard! Tall Ships Midland is August 15 to 17, 2025 taking place at Midland’s Harbour on the scenic shores of Georgian Bay. This extraordinary waterfront festival only docks every three years, so mark your calendars and make some unforgettable waves!

Tall Ships Midland, sponsored by Desjardins...

Temporary Intersection Closure - Marhsall Road and The Angela Schmidt Foster Road

Where: Full intersection closures at Marhsall Road and The Angela Schmidt Foster Road.

• Road closures start at Baseline Rd/ The Angela Schmidt Foster Rd, Ellery’s Side Rd/ Marshall Rd, Marshall Rd/ Balm Beach Rd and The Angela Schmidt Foster Rd/ Hwy 12, view the traffic and detour map. 

When: Wednesday, July 30 to Friday, August 1, 2025

Why: Work to be completed as part of Angela Schmidt Foster Road Resurfacing.

Other Information: 

• Use alternate routes. 
• Access to Marshall Rd and Angela Schmidt Foster Rd will...