News and Notices

Midland proclaims Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day

Whereas; International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day happens annually on September 9th, people around the world began observing International FASD Awareness Day each year beginning in 1999, in order that on the ninth day of the ninth month of the year, the world will remember that during the nine months of pregnancy it is important to abstain from alcohol; and

Whereas; the term “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder” (FASD) describes the range of exceptionalities that may affect...

Midland proclaims Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Whereas; The Government of Canada declared the second Sunday in September to be Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, this day stands as a tribute to the firefighters who risk their lives to keep Canadians safe and to honour those who have lost their lives in the line of duty; and

Whereas; Canadian firefighters bring remarkable expertise, passion, courage, and commitment to a dangerous, but vital job – one that all Canadians rely on; and

Whereas; The Town of Midland is grateful for the Midland...

Town receiving $30M for upgrades for water and wastewater infrastructure

On August 30th Minister Jill Dunlop was joined by Mayor Bill Gordon, CAO Rhonda Bunn, as well as Town Council members and staff to share the announcement that the Town of Midland will receive over $30M in funding for upgrades to the Town’s water and wastewater systems. The announcement took place at the Town's Dominion Avenue water tower.

The Town is grateful for this support through the Ministry of Infrastructure Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. This significant contribution will be...

Midland proclaims National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Whereas; approximately 10,000 children are living with cancer in Canada today. Each year about 1,500 cases are diagnosed. Because of significant advances in therapy, 82% of these children will survive 5 years or more. Childhood cancer remains responsible for more deaths from one year through adolescence than any other disease; and

Whereas; families facing the journey of childhood cancer need the best possible medical, financial, and emotional support we can provide. Every family touched by...

Midland proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day

Whereas; August 31, 2024 is International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind; and

Whereas; Today stands as a time to acknowledge the profound grief felt by families and friends whose loved ones have died or suffered permanent injury from a drug overdose; and

Whereas; The goal of International Overdose Awareness Day is to build a safe environment for...