News and Notices

Midland proclaims National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S

Whereas Canada is the first North American country to officially recognize the disappearance of Indigenous women; and

Whereas, in 2015, Canada launched the National Inquiry of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S) at the request of Indigenous families, organizations, and Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and

Whereas May 5, 2023, marks the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People in Canada, also known as “Red...

Town Page (May 4, 2023)

Town of Midland Town Page Ad - May 4, 2023 

Featured:

• Volunteer with Butter Tart
• Queen Street Summer Construction
• North Simcoe Treasure Days: May 27 and 28
• Protecting Pollinators in Midland
• Pete Pettersen Boat Launch 2023 Parking
• Public Works Palooza - Join Us
• Parking in Downtown Midland
• Book your Spring and Summer Events
• Join a Committee or Board
• Upcoming Council Meetings

See the full ad here.

Temporary Road Closure - Queen St

Temporary Road Closure

Where: Queen Street; starting from Hugel Avenue to Elizabeth Street 

When: May 1, 2023 to August 30, 2023

Why: Queen Street Reconstruction Project, temporary closure. Local traffic only. 

Detours: 

• Southbound traffic on Queen Street will detour east on Hugel Avenue to Manly Street then back west to Queen Street on Elizabeth Street.
• Northbound Traffic on Queen Street will detour east on Elizabeth Street to Manly Street then back west on Hugel Avenue to Queen Street.
• Eastbound and...

Town Installs Harbour Cameras with County of Simcoe Economic Development Grant

Media Release: Town Installs Harbour Cameras with County of Simcoe Economic Development Grant  For Immediate Release

(April 27, 2023, Midland ON) The Town of Midland is committed to promoting sustainable, safe, and robust economic development in the community and took another step in that direction by installing new security cameras at the Midland Harbour. Five cameras are now installed in strategic locations around the Harbour in time for the summer boating season. These cameras were made...

Historic Top Hat Ceremony

Midland's Historic Top Hat Ceremony is Back! We are honoured to congratulate Captain Brandon Durant of the Canadian Steamship M.V. Frontenac for being the first commercial vessel of the season to grace our shores! Mayor Gordon and Harbour Master Rick presented the antique silk top hat and some unique Midland gifts to the Captain this morning. 

This 100+ years Midland tradition was first started by James Playfair, one of Midland’s most prominent citizens and owner of over 50 ships. Mr. Playfair,...