News and Notices

Apply by March 3 to join the new OPP Detachment Board

With upcoming changes to the Community Safety and Policing Act, the City of Orillia and the Townships of Severn, Oro-Medonte, and Ramara are inviting applications from community members to join the newly-formed Couchiching OPP Detachment Board. This board will replace the Orillia Police Services Board.

The new Couchiching OPP Detachment Board will be responsible for:

• participating in the selection of the Detachment Commander
• determining objectives and priorities for police services after...

Celebrate Family Day weekend in Severn

Outdoor activities with family and friends is time well spent

The Family Day weekend is just around the corner, and you may be looking for ideas for activities to do with family, friends, and loved ones. With the recent return to colder weather, it’s time to embrace the last few weeks of winter and get outdoors. Home to trees, trails, and rugged wilderness, Severn’s landscapes are a perfect backdrop for outside activities and for celebrating community and family connections. Indoor activities are also an...

Notice of watermain flushing in Coldwater February 13 to 16

Notice details

Watermain flushing will take place in Coldwater from Tuesday, February 13 to Friday, February 16 from 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 

Watermain flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:

• removes mineral and sediment build up from the watermains
• allows Severn to deliver the highest quality water possible to our community
• ensures proper operation of the hydrant

Some discolouration of water or intermittent drops in water pressure may result from the flushing.

Residents are...

Applications now being accepted for the newly-formed Couchiching OPP Detachment Board

With upcoming changes to the Community Safety and Policing Act, the City of Orillia and the Townships of Severn, Oro-Medonte, and Ramara are inviting applications from community members to join the newly-formed Couchiching OPP Detachment Board.

Board composition

The Board will include one elected official from each of the following municipalities, as well as four community members and two provincial appointees:

• City of Orillia
• Township of Severn
• Township of Oro-Medonte
• Township of Ramara

Eligibility

To...

Notice of Public Meeting: Zoning By-Law Amendment, Floating Accommodations

Township initiated Zoning By-Law Amendment

Township of Severn will be holding a virtual Public Meeting as part of the Planning and Development Committee meeting utilizing the Zoom application on Wednesday, February 21at 9:00 a.m. to consider the following Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Details of proposal

Applicant: Township of Severn
Application No: Z-23-07
Location: Applies to all lands within the Township of Severn
Concurrent applications: None

How to...