News and Notices

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...

Notice of Family Day Administration Office closure on February 19

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will be closed on Monday, February 19 for the Family Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, February 20 at 8:30 a.m.

You can visit our Administration Office during our regular hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for in-person service. 

Visit our website to:

• submit an online concern (road repair, streetlight replacement, or other service request)
• file an online by-law complaint (noise, parking, etc.)
• view our zoning map
• download our Building Permit Guide
• find...

Walk Your Ward photography challenge celebrates Severn

Get outside and #WalkYourWard

Starting February 14, we're challenging you to share your photographs on social media throughout the year that you think best represent the Severn community. Visit your favourite places, discover new ones, share the places you love in Severn and celebrate what makes our community special. Find your ward and learn more about where you live at severn.ca/wards.

To participate, residents are encouraged to explore their wards on foot, by bike, on skis (or another way that...