Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

Midland proclaims Community Living Month

Proclamation Community Living Month May 2024

Whereas; 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

Whereas; CLH Developmental Support Services has served more than 2000 individuals and their families annually, and has created an environment of acceptance, encouragement, and life-long learning.

Therefore, I, Bill Gordon,...

Midland proclaims Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace - April 28, 2024

Proclamation Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace  April 28, 2024

Whereas; National Day of Mourning has been recognized since April 1991; and

Whereas; 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

Whereas; organizations in Canada are encouraged to take part in recognizing the importance of...

Midland lowers flag for Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace

Today, staff gathered with Mayor Gordon to lower the flags at Town hall in observance of the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace, which takes place annually on April 28. 

Mayor Gordon shared some words with staff to mark the importance of safety in the work place and held a moment of silence to pay respect to those who lost their lives or were injured while working.

"Today is we observe the Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. We gather as a...

Midland proclaims Earth Day - April 22, 2024

Proclamation Earth Day, April 22, 2024

Whereas, 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

Whereas, Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment; and

Whereas, global challenges continue to grow, the crisis of climate change, loss of nature...

Midland proclaims World Water Day

Proclamation World Water Day, March 22,2024

Whereas, 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 annual World Water Day; and

Whereas, Midland is privileged to be located on the shorelines of Georgian Bay, the world’s largest freshwater archipelago. The importance of World Water Day echoes through the attention on...