News and Notices

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,...

Town Page (April 20, 2023)

Town of Midland Town Page Ad - April 20, 2023 

Featured:

• Plan Your Summer with Us
• Pete Pettersen Boat Launch 2023 Parking
• North Simcoe Treasure Days: May 27 and 28
• Protecting Pollinators in Midland
• Open for the Season
• Fire Safety Saves Lives
• Winter Sand Removal Program
• Upcoming Council Meetings

See the full ad here.

Winter Sand Removal May 15 to 27, 2023

Winter Sand Removal May 15 to 27, 2023

See the Winter Sand Removal page for streets being completed. 

Weekly schedules are weather dependent and subject to change. Subscribe to our Winter Sand Removal page for weekly updates and more information about the program.

Program runs March 27 to May 31, 2023.

Wastewater Sewer Overflow Report April 6, 2023

On April 5, 2023 Midland’s wastewater collection system experienced an overflow of 1640.4 cubic meters of highly diluted sewage due to excessive rainfall and snowmelt. All regulatory reporting requirements have been met.

Please note that the overflow waters received basic disinfection and dichlorination. See the Sewage Overflows page to view the Emergency Overflow Report dated April 6, 2023 and learn more about why overflows happen and how we manage them.