News & Notices | Community Advisories

The Town of Midland is excited to announce the successful completion of the first stage of procurement for the Midland Bay Landing redevelopment. This project continues to generate strong interest from both the public and the development community, with clear alignment to the Town’s vision for a vibrant, mixed-use, and accessible waterfront destination.

Residents can now briefly address Council on agenda items through a new Open Forum, allowing two-minute comments within a ten-minute session. To participate, attendees must register with the Clerk and follow the town’s Procedure By-law.

A 90-day pumping test will take place at Sundowner Well starting October 2025, with water directed through roadside ditches to Little Lake and regular sampling to meet provincial standards. The test updates groundwater data and follows a similar study from 2009-2010.

Set up a pre-authorized payment plan at the Municipal office:

• Visit the Municipal office to sign up for pre-authorized payment plans for water and property taxes. Bring a copy of your VOID cheque or the authorized banking information provided by your bank to complete your application.

Payments in person:

• Complete your payment at the Municipal office with cash, cheque, debit card, or with a credit card (2.4% fee may apply), see more details......

The Town of Midland remains committed to the safety of our residents, particularly our most vulnerable road users, especially children in school zones and pedestrians in community safety zones. The Community Safety Speed Camera program, using Automated Speed Cameras (ASE), launched in September 2025, is an evidence-based initiative supported by current provincial legislation under the Highway Traffic Act and O. Reg. 398/19. 

Join us on Wednesday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. as the Town of Midland and the Heritage Committee proudly unveil the first of 77 unique Historic Dollartown Street Signs!

The Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene have jointly agreed to transition away from their shared Fire Chief arrangement, with Midland initiating the recruitment of a permanent full-time Fire Chief who will also serve as Director of Emergency Services.  As part of this change, Penetanguishene will retain its current Fire Chief, ensuring continuity and stability in emergency services leadership while undertaking a review of its Fire Department structure to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Midland is excited to welcome the Canadian Forces Snowbirds for their first-ever performance over Midland on September 10!

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time: Air display begins between 5:00 and 5:15 p.m.
Location: Over Midland Harbour

The Town of Midland is pleased to share highlights from its participation in the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, held August 17-20 in Ottawa. This year’s conference brought together municipal leaders from across Ontario to discuss housing, infrastructure, and community resilience in the face of economic uncertainty.