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Water and wastewater (sewer) bills have been issued to customers with a payment due date of October 31. 

Eligible voters can cast their ballot online in Severn’s 2026 Municipal and School Board Election from Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. Use the instructions and PIN in your Voter Information Letter to vote online.

Please take notice that the Township of Severn will hold hybrid public meetings on November 4, 2026, during the Council meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m. regarding: Z-26-11: Notice of complete application and Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment, 3023 Town Line; and Z-25-10: Notice of complete application and Public Meeting for a revised Zoning By-law Amendment, 3300 Cox Drive.

Halloween fun is coming to downtown Coldwater! The free Coldwater Witches Walk returns Friday, October 16, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., with live entertainment, local vendors and late-night shopping. Costumes are encouraged.

Looking for a family-friendly event? Join the Coldwater BIA on Saturday, October 17, from noon to 2:00 p.m. for Trick or Treat Mainstreet, featuring a scavenger hunt, free barbecue for kids, a costume parade, and more.

Online voting opens tomorrow, Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. Eligible voters can vote online until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Monday, October 26, using the instructions and PIN in their Voter Information Letter. You can also vote in person at an advance voting station.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Trick or Treat Main Street event.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Friday, October 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 101:00 p.m. for the Coldwater Witches Walk.

Eligible voters can cast their ballot online in Severn’s 2026 Municipal and School Board Election from Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. Use the instructions and PIN in your Voter Information Letter to vote online.

Parks Canada advises the public that the Swift Rapids Road access to Lock 43 – Swift Rapids will be closed from October 13 to November 13 for essential lock infrastructure maintenance. Vehicular and pedestrian access across the lock will also be restricted during this time. The closure will begin each Monday at 9:00 a.m., with access across the lockstation restored by 5:00 p.m. each Friday.

National Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in Canada from October 1 to 7 each year. This week serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding and to promote supportive practices within communities. Council and staff welcomed representatives from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to raise the National Breastfeeding Week flag and release a proclamation of support for this initiative.