News and Notices

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...

Proclamation to designate June as Seniors Month in Severn

Proclamation

WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration;

WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;

WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community;

WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;

WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and...

In-person option now available for City of Orillia's June 20 open house to review boundary expansion

Open house will be hybrid format for both in-person and virtual attendance

 Severn, Ontario, June 9, 2023: Stakeholders interested in obtaining information or providing comments about the City of Orillia's Land Needs Assessment and Settlement Area Boundary Expansion studies can now attend the upcoming public open house meeting either in person or virtually.

The meeting takes place on June 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

“It is important to provide the public with different options to participate...

Section of Uhthoff Trail to be closed on June 8

Notice details

A portion of the Uhthoff Trail between Heron Drive and Highway 400 in Fesserton will be closed starting Thursday, June 8 at 7:00 a.m. The trail is expected to reopen by 7:00 p.m.

Trail users can detour via County Road 16 at Fesserton Sideroad and cross back over to the Trans Canada Trail using the Pine Street intersection then travelling north-east to Coldwater Road. 

Please use caution around equipment, crew, and when using any detour routes.

Visit severn.ca/trails for maps and...

Notice of temporary road closure

Watermain break in Sturgeon Bay Road area 

Sturgeon Bay Road (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) has been closed until further notice due to a watermain break. 

Staff are currently inspecting the line and a time of repair will be provided as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Works. 

Stay informed

Severn will inform the community when the watermain break has been repaired by: 

• posting an updated notice on our website
• sharing the cancellation on social media (