Flag Ceremonies & Proclamations

Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, and yet many will not receive the help they need; and early intervention, accessible care, and community awareness are critical in supporting young people, their families, and caregivers with their mental wellness; and......

The Town of Midland raised the flag for Community Living Month. Community Living Month is a province-wide annual awareness campaign that shines a light on the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and belonging for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

The Town of Midland recognizes CLH Developmental Support Services for their commitment in providing specialized services and programs to support children, youth and adults with developmental support needs in Simcoe County; and......

National Day of Mourning has been recognized since April 1991 on April 28, we remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy, and collectively renew the commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths; and.......

Earth Day was initially celebrated on April 22, 1970, marking the inception of the environmental movement and has since evolved into the largest participatory environmental movement on the planet; and..........

World Autism Day is recognized on April 2, 2025, in Canada. Autism Ontario is one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community, and the work we do helps all autistic individuals and families in their communities have access to meaningful support, information, and connections — not only on April 2 but every day throughout the year.

An International day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating March 22, 1993, as the first World Water Day.....

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...........

The Town of Midland raised the flag for International Women's Day. Annually on March 8, International Women’s Day is a day of collective global activism and belongs to everyone who is committed to forging equality.....

Celebrated annually on March 8th, International Women’s day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, International Women’s Day belongs to all groups collectively everywhere; and......