News and Notices

Midland proclaims International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

Whereas the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;

Whereas Quebec is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+) and to all other people who identify with sexual diversity and the multiplicity of gender identities and expressions;

Whereas, despite recent efforts towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, homophobia and...

Media Release: Fire Code Convictions for Two Midland Motels

Midland Ontario - On Thursday, May 4th, 2023, the Justice of the Peace of the Orillia Provincial Offences Court, found the owners of two local Midland motels guilty of contraventions of the Ontario Fire Code.

“The Midland Fire Department continues to work to reduce community risk through our proactive fire prevention and enforcement strategies,” said Fire Prevention Officer/Captain Cale McLean. “The Midland Fire Department is committed to ensuring that appropriate measures are being taken by...

Flag Raising and Proclamation - MS Awareness Month

May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month in Midland.

Staff gathered with council as well as volunteers and members from MS Canada to speak about MS and the importance of advocacy for people with MS, and their families and caregivers.

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival - Midland Hosting Annual Event for Ninth Year

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival officially announced today that it will return to the Town of Midland’s downtown core and waterfront on June 10, 2023.

“Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival is one of the Town’s annual highlights and we can’t wait to welcome festival visitors to Midland this June,” said Mayor Bill Gordon. The Mayor will be at the festival to declare it open at 9 a.m., following the Piping of the Tart throughout the festival with the Midland Legion’s Pipes and Drums.

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Midland proclaims 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  

Whereas, there is no known cause of, prevention of, or cure for multiple sclerosis; and  

Whereas, annual fundraising events such as the MS Walk, MS Bike, and A...