News & Notices | Flag Ceremonies & Proclamations

Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed March 8, 2026, as “International Women’s Day” in Midland.

The County of Simcoe's #ITSTARTS campaign is a public education initiative to promote a unified community that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed February 25, 2026, as “Anti-Bullying Day” in the Town of Midland.

In solidarity with communities across Canada and in honour of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, the Town of Midland has lowered our flags to half-mast.

Today the Pan African flag was raised at Town Hall to recognize Black History Month. Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed February 2026 as “Black History Month” in Midland.

Today the Crime Stoppers flag was raised to recognize Crime Stoppers Month. Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed January 2026 as “Crime Stoppers Month” in Midland.

Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed December 6, 2025, as “National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women” in the Town of Midland.

Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed November 13 to December 24, 2025, as “The Salvation Army 2025 Kettle Kickoff” in Midland

Mayor Bill Gordon has declared November 5-11, 2025, as Veterans’ Week, with flags lowered in honour of Canadian veterans. Residents are encouraged to pause on November 11 and wear a poppy to remember those who served and sacrificed.

Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed November 8, 2025, as “Indigenous Veterans Day” in the Town of Midland