News and Notices

Midland proclaims Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day

Proclamation Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, March 18, 2025

Whereas, Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day is an annual event to celebrate the incredible service that public transit vehicle operators and workers provide in communities; and

Whereas, Transit Operators and workers play a vital role in ensuring passengers arrive safely to their destinations; and

Whereas, Many Midland residents rely on Transit’s regular and specialized services daily to get to work, school, events,...

Wastewater Sewer Overflow Report - March 16, 2025

On March 16, 2025 Midland’s wastewater collection system experienced an overflow of 2000 m3 due to excessive rainfall and snowmelt.

All regulatory reporting requirements have been met. Please note that the overflow waters received basic disinfection and dechlorination.

View the Emergency Overflow Report for March 16, 2025 on the Sewage Overflows webpage.

Apply now for the 2025 Community Grant Program

Applications for the 2025 Community Grant Program are open, apply now!

Are you a non-profit community group or individual that provides programming in our community? Apply for support through the Town's Community Grant Program. 

Complete the application form - application deadline is Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

What types of programs are funded?

The arts, culture, heritage, sports, environment, health, education, social and human services can benefit from the program. 

How is the program funded? 

Midland ends 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.

Thank you to the community for your support and patience throughout the last few weeks. Winter maintenance will continue during the day and overnight. Remember to avoid parking on roadways and to stay a safe distance away from maintenance vehicles. 

The Town Operations crews worked day and night for...

Midland Fire Department "pushes in" new pumper truck

The Midland Fire Department has proudly continued a time-honoured tradition and welcomed their new 811 Pumper truck with an “in-service” ceremony!

Dating back to the late 1880s, firefighters would physically push their horse-drawn apparatus back into the station, as horses could not reverse easily. What began as necessity has since become a symbol of teamwork, a reminder that while technology has evolved, the strength of a fire department has always come from people working together.

The...