News and Notices

County Orillia Campus opens application process for new affordable housing rental units in Orillia

Midhurst: The Simcoe County Housing Corporation is announcing that online applications for residential rentals at the newly built County Orillia Campus have opened as of November 1. Applications are now available online and may be submitted at: simcoe.ca/CountyOrilliaCampus.

The multi-use development includes 130 mixed affordable residential rental units for seniors, families, and individuals. The building offers a mix of studio/bachelor, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. All of the studio and...

Have your say on the draft Accessibility Plan

About the draft Accessibility Plan

Township of Severn is working to identify, remove, and prevent different types of barriers for people with disabilities, to make our community a fully accessible place to work, live, and play.

The draft 2024 to 2029 Accessibility Plan is the five-year road map to help Severn reach its accessibility requirements and contribute to the goal of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) for an accessible Ontario.

The draft Accessibility Plan...

Now accepting applications for Committee of Adjustment vacancy

Details of vacancy

Township of Severn is currently accepting applications for individuals who are passionate about their community and who want to share their skills and expertise as a member of the Committee of Adjustment. 

Severn is looking for one new member for the Committee.  The appointment will be from December 6, 2023 through to the end of the Council term of November 2026.

The Committee of Adjustment also acts as the Township’s Property Standards Committee. Background checks (criminal and...

Schedule change: Notice of road closure for Boyd Road on October 19 and 20

Expect delays as a result of road resurfacing

Boyd Road (from Canal Road to Cambrian Road) will be closed on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for road resurfacing.

Local traffic will be permitted, but delays should be expected.

If you have any questions, please contact our Public Works department.

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-325-2315 x241
Email Wendy

Project notice: Severn Falls shorewall reconstruction

Severn, Ontario: The Severn Falls Dock shorewall rehabilitation project is scheduled to begin by October 10, 2023. The project will involve removing and reconstructing the existing shorewall at 1730 Earl Haid Avenue in Severn Falls. This work will improve public water access at Severn Falls, ensure user safety, and allow for more effective maintenance of the area. 

The rehabilitation work will include:

• use of a temporary coffer dam system (a watertight enclosure pumped dry to allow construction work...