Media Releases

County of Simcoe and Town of Midland Release New Community Response Toolkit

Joint Media Release County of Simcoe and Town of Midland release new Community Response Toolkit Ensuring easier access to supports, services, and resources For Immediate Release

(May 24, 2024 - Midhurst, ON) Following the October 2023 Hope, Housing, and Health homelessness prevention forum in Midland, the County of Simcoe and Town of Midland are pleased to release a new Community Response Toolkit. This reader-friendly guidebook is available to those across North Simcoe who want to know more about...

Midland and Penetanguishene launch joint RFP for Fire Services Feasibility Study

Joint Media Release Midland and Penetanguishene launch joint RFP for Fire Services Feasibility Study For Immediate Release

(May 23, 2024) The Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene are seeking an independent consultant to conduct a feasibility study for fire service delivery options through a joint request for proposals (RFP). An Executive Steering Committee, with representation from both municipalities’ councils, senior leaders, and other stakeholders, will guide the process for the review. 

In 2024,...

Midland is paving the way to a revised Downtown Parking Program for 2025

Media Release Midland is paving the way to a revised Downtown Parking Program for 2025 For Immediate Release

(May 7, 2024 – Midland, ON) The Town of Midland is that much closer to implementing a revised downtown parking program for 2025 as directed by Town Council. Updates include the appointment of the Ad Hoc Parking Committee, removing paid parking terminals to prepare them for resale, removing outdated paid parking signage in the downtown core and the Harbour, and installing new signage...

The butter tart buzz has sTARTed in Midland

Media Release The butter tart buzz has sTARTed in Midland

For Immediate Release

(May 3, 2024, Midland ON) With at least 200,000 butter tarts expected, Midland is getting ready for the sweetest day of the year with Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival on June 8.

The festival begins at 9 a.m. when Mayor Bill Gordon will declare the festival open following the Piping of the Tart throughout the festival with the Midland Legion’s Pipes and Drums.

“Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is an experience like...

Midland meets with Stakeholders to review NSSRC Funding Options

Media Release Midland meets with Stakeholders to review NSSRC Funding Options

For Immediate Release

(April 18, 2024, Midland ON) The Town of Midland hosted a workshop with members of local stakeholder groups on April 15th to discuss funding options for the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre. The workshop, led by an unbiased consultant, resulted in an open and engaging session for all. Participants collaborated to brainstorm ideas and explored options to reduce the financial burden on...