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Fire Code Conviction for illegal Rooming House in Midland

Media Release Fire Code Conviction for illegal Rooming House in Midland

For Immediate Release

(October 9, 2024, Midland ON) On Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, the Justice of the Peace of the Orillia Provincial Offences Court, found the owner of an illegal rooming house in Midland guilty of contraventions of the Ontario Fire Code.

The owner, who resides outside of the Town of Midland, was found guilty and subsequently fined $50,000 plus fees and victim surcharge, this conviction stems from a second...

Midland raises flag for National Breastfeeding Week

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Today Mayor Bill Gordon gathered with Town staff and members of the North Simcoe Breastfeeding Coalition and other local organizations to raise the flag for National Breastfeeding Week. Thank you for the work you do supporting families in the community that choose to breastfeed and advocating for continued access to supports and services. 

"Today we are...

Midland lowers flag for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Today Mayor Bill Gordon, Town Council members and staff gathered to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Town flags were lowered, and a moment of silence was held during a ceremony this morning at Town hall. 

The Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene gathered at Little Lake Park for a smudging ceremony and to continue learning more about the call to action for truth and reconciliation. Thank you to Elder Patricia and her family for leading the smudging ceremony and sharing...

Temporary Trail Closure - Section of Waterfront Trail

Where: Section of the Waterfront Trail - Complete trail closure between Pete Pettersen Park to Victoria Street and Ottawa Street.

When: Thursday, September 26 to Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Why: Resurfacing along section of the Waterfront Trail. 

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Midland celebrates murals with first-ever Mural Festival

Media Release Midland celebrates murals with first-ever Mural Festival

For Immediate Release

(September 24, 2024 – Midland, ON) The Town of Midland is inviting the community to help paint two new murals as part of the inaugural Mural Festival on September 28.

Artists will be facilitating the creation of these new artworks in Harbourside Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and all ages and abilities are welcome to participate.

“Midland has been a mural community for more than two decades and we look forward...