News and Notices

Apply by March 3 to join the new OPP Detachment Board

With upcoming changes to the Community Safety and Policing Act, the City of Orillia and the Townships of Severn, Oro-Medonte, and Ramara are inviting applications from community members to join the newly-formed Couchiching OPP Detachment Board. This board will replace the Orillia Police Services Board.

The new Couchiching OPP Detachment Board will be responsible for:

• participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander
• determining objectives and priorities for police services after...

Celebrate Family Day weekend in Severn

Outdoor activities with family and friends is time well spent

The Family Day weekend is just around the corner, and you may be looking for ideas for activities to do with family, friends, and loved ones. With the recent return to colder weather, it’s time to embrace the last few weeks of winter and get outdoors. Home to trees, trails, and rugged wilderness, Severn’s landscapes are a perfect backdrop for outside activities and for celebrating community and family connections. Indoor activities are also an...

Notice of Public Meeting: Zoning By-Law Amendment, Floating Accommodations

Township initiated Zoning By-Law Amendment

Township of Severn will be holding a virtual Public Meeting as part of the Planning and Development Committee meeting utilizing the Zoom application on Wednesday, February 21at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Details of proposal

Applicant: Township of Severn
Application No: Z-23-07
Location: Applies to all lands within the Township of Severn
Concurrent applications: None

How to...

Have your say on a proposed arts, culture, or recreation centre in Port Severn

Township of Severn is working in partnership with Lakehead University to complete a feasibility study for a property located in Port Severn that was donated to the municipality. This project is funded in part by the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship program. 

This initial phase of the project will include research and stakeholder consultation to help evaluate the potential for the bequeathed waterfront property to be redeveloped as a centre for arts, culture, recreation and/or heritage programming...

Township of Severn issues 2024 interim tax bills

Tax bill due dates

Interim property tax bills have been issued and reflect 50 per cent of your previous year’s taxes including any adjustment for supplementary taxes. 

Interim tax bills are due in two instalments:

• March 8
• May 8

If you haven’t received a tax bill, please contact us and we can help. Property owners are liable for property taxes and late penalties, even if you didn’t receive a tax bill.

If we don't receive your property tax payment by the due date, a late payment penalty of 1.25% will be...