News and Notices

Proclamation to designate March 2024 as It Starts Month

Council gathered to recognize March as #ITSTARTS Month in Severn, and to support the release of Severn's proclamation.

#ITSTARTS is an annual campaign developed to support the community in taking a proactive step toward addressing racism and discrimination, and embracing acceptance, inclusion, equity and diversity in the County of Simcoe.

Council encourages the community learn more about different cultures and asking respectful questions, and demonstrating support for the campaign using the...

Proclamation to designate September 18 to 24, 2023 as Rail Safety Week

WHEREAS Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 18 to 24, 2023;

WHEREAS 232 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2022 resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 43 avoidable serious injuries;

WHEREAS educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway-rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are...

Proclamation to designate July 24 to August 6, 2023 as Fierté Simcoe Pride

WHEREAS, this marks the twelfth annual Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP), and its purpose is to create a safe and inclusive Simcoe County that supports gender and sexual diversity through services, activities, and events; and

WHEREAS, the Intersex Progress Pride flag is raised to honour gender and sexual diversity in Simcoe County; and

WHEREAS, the Intersex Progress Pride flag was designed by Valentino Vecchietti in the UK in 2021,  the flag is a combination of Gilbert Baker’s 1978 Pride flag, Daniel...

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...

Proclamation to designate May 7 to 13 as Emergency Preparedness Week in Severn

WHEREAS the Township of Severn recognizes the importance of Emergency Management in our community and across Canada; and

WHEREAS the goal of Emergency Preparedness Week is to raise community awareness and the need to prepare for the possibility of an emergency; and

WHEREAS the safety of our community is the responsibility of each one of us and we must prepare now and learn how to secure a strong and healthy tomorrow.

THEREFORE I, Mayor Mike Burkett, do hereby proclaim the week of May 7 to 13, 2023...