News and Notices

Notice of road closure for Discover Coldwater event July 8

Notice of road closure

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) in Coldwater will be closed on Saturday, July 8  from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the second annual Discover Coldwater event. A detour will be available via Michael Anne Drive.

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

For details about the Discover Coldwater event, please contact the Coldwater BIA or view the event listing on our Community Calendar. 

Staff contact

Wendy Dewey
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 

Final tax bills issued

Tax bill due dates

Final tax bills have been issued and taxes are due in two instalments:

• August 8
• October 8

If you haven’t received a tax bill, please contact us and we can help. Property owners are liable for property taxes and late penalties, even if you didn’t receive a tax bill.

If we don't receive your property tax payment by the due date, a late payment penalty of 1.25% will be issued on the day following the due date. An additional 1.25% will be charged each month that your property taxes...

Notice of road closure for Washago Canada Day parade

The Washago Canada Day parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. The event will include a rolling closure of Muskoka Street (Ramsay Street to 3394 Muskoka Street) from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns about the road closure, please contact Public Works. 

Schedule of events TimeActivity 8:00 a.m. Pancake breakfast at Lions Hall (4343 Hamilton Street) 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Arts and crafts at the Washago Community Centre (4361 Hamilton Street) 1:00 p.m. Parade on...

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...