Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland raises flag for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Today, staff gathered with Mayor Gordon and Isabella, from MS Canada, to raise the flags at Town hall and proclaim the Month of May as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month.

Mayor Gordon shared some words with staff to honour those living with MS, their caregivers, and their families. As well as the conversation surrounding access to necessary support and education. Visit MS Canada for more information.

"The purpose of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month is to increase awareness of MS and to encourage...

Midland proclaims May as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Whereas; multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling neurological disease affecting an estimated 1 in 400 Canadians and approximately 90,000 across the country; and  

Whereas; multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely and may lead to problems with numbness, coordination, vision and speech, as well as extreme fatigue and even paralysis; and there is no known cause of, prevention of, or cure for multiple sclerosis; and  

Whereas; MS Canada is the only national organization in Canada that supports...

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....