Flag Ceremonies and Proclamations

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...

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...