08/31/2026
Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed August 31, 2026, as “International Overdose Awareness Day” in the Town of Midland, and today the Town raised the flag for International Overdose Awareness Day at Town Hall.
The goal of International Overdose Awareness Day is to build a safe environment for conversations surrounding drug overdose, amplify the access to information on the range of support services that are available and prevent and reduce drug-related harm by supporting evidence-based policy and practice.
Visit midland.ca/news to read the full proclamation.
TODAY! The CMHA- Simcoe County, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Gilbert Centre and Midland Public Library have coordinated on behalf of the North Simcoe Drug Strategy Group to create an event where our community can join together to remember those we’ve lost, reflect on the ongoing drug toxicity crisis, and strengthen our collective call for justice, compassion, and change.
Join us Monday, August 31, 2026, 1PM to 4PM (Drop-In). Speakers and remembrances start at 1PM.
This event will feature:
A peer-led, interactive memorial project
Harm reduction info and naloxone
Light refreshments and community connection
All are welcome. Whether you come to grieve, connect, or learn, this space is for you.