Sept 30 – National Day of Truth & Reconciliation
At last night’s Council meeting we adopted the Culture Alliance Orange Shirt Day Statement as read by Councillor Cher Cunningham (our rep on the Alliance). […]
In The News
International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31st
The following letter came to Midland Council from a resident, Lori St Amant, with a request for a proclamation and to allow the installation of […]
Let Small Shops Open Safely Or Limit Big Box Stores To Essentials Only!
Supermarkets such as Walmart, Costco and other corporate big box stores should only be allowed to sell “essential” items such a food and medicine unless […]
Staff Tasked With Researching Council Wages For 2022
I am glad to see the comparison work being done by staff rather than engaging yet more consultants. The job of polling other like-sized municipalities […]
Remembrance Day 2020
November 11th 2020, like so many other significant dates this year, will be different than we remember – but it is very important that we […]
What To Do About Our Geese Over-Poopulation?
At last night’s Council meeting, Councillor Cher Cunningham tabled a motion that gets the “goose problem” onto our radar this term. This is not a new problem but it is a growing concern as we try to reclaim Little Lake Park and find ourselves fighting a losing (and expensive) battle against the Canadian goose “over-poopulation” in our community year after year.
Weaponizing The Code Of Conduct Is Not The Spirit Of The Document
Update: Oct 8th 2020 This article (https://www.midlandtoday.ca/local-news/midland-councillor-off-the-hook-after-peers-reject-integrity-commissioners-findings-2776503) covers the council deliberations about this issue perfectly. Sadly I know we will see more of these kinds […]
Orange Shirt Day – Why Every Child Matters
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind.
One person is dying every 4.7 hours in Ontario from opioids
I was having a discussion today with residents about safety and security matters in Midland. The subject of drug addicts downtown is a common concern […]
Midland YMCA On Brink Of Closing For Good?
A closure of our YMCA would be a stunning blow to Midland and surrounding communities, much like the identical losses felt by Orillia and Barrie recently as their facilities closed permanently.