News and Notices

Emergency Preparedness Week - Are you prepared?

Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. 

Join in the conversation about emergency preparedness during Emergency Preparedness Week! 

Are you prepared?

Make a plan - Talk about potential risks and where you can stay safe.

Build a kit - Personalize your own grab-and-go emergency kit.

Stay informed - Know your neighbours and follow your local resources.

Get involved!

Preparedness starts at home. The Town of Midland wants to spread the word about preparedness. If you are visiting the Town Hall, make sure to...

Midland proclaims Children’s Mental Health Week

Proclamation Children’s Mental Health Week May 6-12, 2024

Whereas; Because Mental Health Can’t Wait, raising awareness about the importance of accessing support for mental wellness is crucial for children, youth, their families and caregivers; and

Whereas; Ensuring that everyone in our community knows about the availability of free, accessible and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access them helps to create healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal...

Midland proclaims National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

Proclamation National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People “Red Dress Day” May 5, 2024

Whereas; Canada launched the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls at the request of Indigenous families, organizations, and Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and

Whereas; May 5, 2024, marks the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People in Canada, also known as “Red...

Midland lowers flag for National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

Open external page https://www.youtube.com/embed/hivUND8sA-c?si=0VPvXBqIo6T4CBRx&wmode=transparentToday, staff gathered with Mayor Gordon to lower the flags at Town hall in observance of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People, which takes place annually on May 5. 

Mayor Gordon shared some words with staff to acknowledge the ongoing crisis on Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People....

The butter tart buzz has sTARTed in Midland

Media Release The butter tart buzz has sTARTed in Midland

For Immediate Release

(May 3, 2024, Midland ON) With at least 200,000 butter tarts expected, Midland is getting ready for the sweetest day of the year with Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival on June 8.

The festival begins at 9 a.m. when Mayor Bill Gordon will declare the festival open following the Piping of the Tart throughout the festival with the Midland Legion’s Pipes and Drums.

“Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is an experience like...