News and Notices

Severn begins door-to-door fire safety awareness campaign

Program aims to engage residents in conversations about home fire safety

Severn's Fire Prevention Officer will be visiting properties in Coldwater during the week of July 24 to 28 to talk about the importance of replacing your old smoke alarms, and to remind residents to check for working alarms at least once a month.

Severn Fire and Emergency Services recommends that you install new smoke alarms at least every ten years. Smoke alarms start to become less reliable after that time due to...

Swim advisory lifted for Washago Centennial Park beach

Always check before you swim

Based on water testing from July 19, the SMDHU has lifted the swim advisory for Washago Centennial Beach initially placed on July 13.

Every summer between June and September, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples each week from public beaches within Simcoe and Muskoka.

In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100...

Final tax bills issued

Tax bill due dates

Final tax bills have been issued and taxes are due in two instalments:

• August 8
• October 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 issued on the day following the due date. An additional 1.25% will be charged each month that your property taxes...

Notice of road closure for Washago Canada Day parade

Washago Canada Day celebrations start on June 30

A full road closure will be in place from 4343 Hamilton Street to the corner of County Road 169 starting Sunday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. until Monday, July 1 at 10:00 p.m. for Canada Day celebrations. 

Canada Day parade scheduled for July 1

The Washago Canada Day parade is scheduled for Monday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. The event will include a rolling closure of Muskoka Street (Ramsay Street to 3394 Muskoka Street) from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. 

If you have any...

Notice of private road naming

Please take notice that Council for the Township of Severn will consider a report at the June 21, 2023 Corporate Services Committee meeting regarding the naming of a new private road to be named Jack Pine Lane.

The proposed private road will have access from East Shore Road and utilize a portion of East Burrows Bay Road. Upon approval, the new Jack Pine Lane will severed from the remaining portion of East Burrows Bay Road.

Interested individuals may view the report in the June 21, 2023 Corporate...