News and Notices

Notice of road closure in Coldwater on November 11

Notice of road closure

Correction: The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. (not 11:30 a.m.). The service is scheduled to start at the Cenotaph at 11:00 a.m.

There will be rolling closures on Michael Anne Drive, Gray Street (George Street to Coldwater Road) and Coldwater Road (Gray Street to Michael Anne Drive) in Coldwater on Monday, November 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for the Coldwater Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day parade. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the road closure, please...

Severn launches door-to-door carbon monoxide awareness campaign

Initiative aims to engage residents in conversations about carbon monoxide safety

Severn's Fire Prevention Officer will be visiting properties in our community to talk about the importance of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms starting November 1.

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 to 7, and Severn Fire and Emergency Services is reminding our community about the steps you can take to help protect you and your family from CO exposure. 

Carbon monoxide alarms are required in all...

Notice of blue green algae bloom on Tea Lake

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents and visitors to the Township of Severn that laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom impacting the north-west shoreline of Tea Lake in Severn (in the area of Lavis Lane and Upper Big Chute Road). 

Many species of blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) have the potential to produce toxins that are harmful to the health of humans and animals when exposed in large amounts. Due to the confirmed...

Severn mourns the passing of former Mayor and Councillor Ron Stevens

It is with sadness the Township of Severn has learned of the passing of former Mayor and Councillor Ron Stevens.

Mr. Stevens started his 43-year municipal service career in 1978 as a member of the Orillia Township Council, where he served as Councillor and then Deputy Reeve until 1994. When the new Township of Severn was formed in 1994, Ron was elected as the first Mayor. He served six years for the Township of Severn and then served as the Mayor of Orillia for three consecutive terms from 2000...

Are you celebrating a business milestone?

Mayor and Council offer letters of congratulations to businesses in our community that are celebrating notable milestones such as a grand opening or significant anniversary. To request a certificate please visit our Mayor's Office page.

Request the attendance of a Township official

If you would like the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, members of Council, or Township staff to attend your event or  celebration, you will need to complete the Celebrate a Business Milestone Request form.

Celebrate a Business...