Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland raises flag for Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Week

Yesterday, Town staff gathered with Mayor Gordon to raise the flags at Town Hall for YIMBY Week! Mayor Gordon shared some important sentiments about the message behind "Yes In My Back Yard". Thank you to the local organizations who were in attendance: Redwood Park Communities, Shelter Now, Guest House Shelter, CLH, Wendat Community Programs and Chigamik Community Health Centre.

Read the full proclamation here. Find more information on YIMBY here.

"Thank you to everyone who is here today, despite...

Midland proclaims Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Week

Whereas, The Town of Midland is a vibrant community of people who take care of each other, where everyone deserves to have a safe, affordable, and hopeful place to call home; and

Whereas, societies where everyone can participate in and contribute to their community are more stable, resilient, prosperous, happy, and healthy; and

Whereas, ending homelessness is a complex problem that can only be solved through collaborative and innovative partnerships, committed leadership, and supportive, engaged...

Midland proclaims VON Week

Whereas; The Victorian Order of Nurses for Canada is a charitable community-based health care

organization that has addressed community health and social needs for 127 years; and

Whereas; VON Simcoe County nurses, home support workers, community service coordinators and many other staff and volunteers have been caring for the lives and well-being of residents of Midland since 1991; and

Whereas; VON’s nursing, health promotion and support services make a contribution to the health care system in...

Midland raises flag for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

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Today, the Town of Midland gathered to raise the flag for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Mayor Gordon shared some words with staff to shed light on the importance of May 17 and how everyone can come together to create a safe and equitable community for all. 

"Annually since 2005, May 17th has been designated as the...

Midland proclaims International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Whereas, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is dedicated to globally reaffirm the responsibility to fostering an inclusive, equitable and welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community,

Whereas, the Town of Midland committed to amplifying the voices of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans and intersex people, as well as acknowledge the strides made by the 2SLGBTQ+ community despite ongoing systemic barriers and prejudice they experience,

Whereas, the theme for...