News and Notices

Notice of cancellation of tax sale for 9243 Highway 11

Take notice that the tax sale of 9243 Highway 11, Cumberland Beach, ON L0K 1G0 has been cancelled as of May 9, 2023.  

A tax sale sale can be cancelled by the Director of Finance/Treasurer at any time before a tax deed or notice of vesting is registered on title. This means a tax sale can be cancelled before the tender opening or even after the tender is closed.

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This sale was governed by the Municipal...

Severn proclaims May 7 to 13 as Emergency Preparedness Week

Township of Severn is recognizing May 7 to 13 as Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) through a proclamation and a message encouraging residents to get prepared. EP Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place each year since 1996 that encourages Canadians to take a few simple steps to become better prepared to face emergencies.

What you can do    Know the risks

Consequences of disasters can be similar across Canada but knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help...

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...

Inspections underway for Severn's annual Septic Inspection Program

Protecting our drinking water and keeping local waterways clean

To ensure that all septic systems in Severn are properly maintained and functioning, Township of Severn follows the Discretionary and Mandatory On-Site Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program outlined in the Ontario Building Code, which supports the Clean Water Act. All systems in Severn are inspected on a five-year cycle. This program helps to protect drinking water sources and ensures our lakes, rivers, and natural spaces stay...

Proclamation to designate May 1 to 7 as Children's Mental Health Week in Severn

WHEREAS;  Raising awareness about the importance of child and youth mental health is crucial to helping reduce stigma associated with accessing vital support.

WHEREAS;  Ensuring that families know about the availability of free, accessible and inclusive child and youth mental health services and how to access them to help create healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal growth and wellbeing.

WHEREAS; Providing early intervention and treatment for child and youth mental health...