News and Notices

Sand bags available for residents

Stations set-up in Washago and Lauderdale Crescent

In response to high water levels, the Township has made self-serve sand bag stations. Sand and burlap bags are provided, but please bring your own shovel to fill them up and take them away. Delivery is not available.

The stations will remain open until the water has receded and is no longer a threat to properties.

Stations

• Washago Centennial Park (3376 Quetton Street)
• Lauderdale Point Crescent area (Penninsula Point Road and Bennett Avenue)

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Road closure lifted for Lovering Line

Notice lifted The temporary road closure on Lovering Line has been lifted as of 7:30 a.m., April 6, 2023. Notice of road closure on April 5

Lovering Line (Upper Big Chute Road to Laughlin Falls Road) is closed until further notice due to flooding. There is no through access at 1531 Lovering Line. 

Township staff are patrolling this and other areas across Severn to assess concerns and ensure melting snow is draining when required. It is normal for water to pool in ditches and around catch basins in...

Proclamation to designate April 2023 as Earth Month

Proclamation to designate April 2023 as Earth Month

WHEREAS, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation and protection; and

WHEREAS, the annual recognition of this day is an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the principles of that first Earth Day; and

WHEREAS, Earth Day marks a renewed commitment to environmental stewardship and to the implementation of efforts to improve, protect and enhance the environment;...

County launches expanded Bursary Program to support local students and families

About the Bursary Program

The County of Simcoe is committed to working with member municipalities to support the pursuit of higher education. Through the County’s long-standing Education Bursary Program, twenty-one $3,000 bursaries are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. One bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each of the County of Simcoe’s sixteen member municipalities.

For the first time, bursaries are now available to Simcoe County...

Tap into Maple returns to Severn and area

Orillia and Lake Country Tourism presents the ever-popular Tap into Maple experience

Running March 3 to April 2, the program is an opportunity to visit the region’s maple syrup producers, enjoy special maple-themed experiences, and indulge in local maple-inspired cuisine. This year’s program truly showcases the deep roots of maple in our region with 22 participating locations including 10 maple producers offering an array of sugar bush experiences.

Take a self-guided tour through lesser-traveled...