News and Notices

Volunteer firefighter recruitment information sessions to be held in December

Are you interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter with the Township of Severn? 

A strong team of Volunteer Firefighters help their community when help is needed the most. As a Volunteer Firefighter with Severn, you will enjoy a sense of accomplishment, achievement, and pride in your service. You will learn new skills, meet new friends, be a part of a team, give back to the community, and make a real difference.

Severn Fire and Emergency Services has four active fire stations.

The locations of...

Ward boundary review: Public open house scheduled on November 21

Severn is reviewing its ward boundaries to ensure it continues to be an effective and equitable system of representation that keeps pace with population growth.

It's been eight years since the last review of our ward boundaries. In 2016, the Township’s five ward boundaries were re-drawn to reflect the growth of the community since 1994. Since that last review, Severn has continued to grow and change, and this project will determine if it is necessary to adjust the ward boundaries to achieve a more...

Severn launches door-to-door carbon monoxide awareness campaign

Initiative aims to engage residents in conversations about carbon monoxide safety

Severn's Fire Prevention Officer will be visiting properties in our community to talk about the importance of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms starting November 1.

Ontario’s Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from November 1 to 7, and Severn Fire and Emergency Services is reminding our community about the steps you can take to help protect you and your family from CO exposure. 

Carbon monoxide alarms are required in all...

Severn mourns the passing of former Mayor and Councillor Ron Stevens

It is with sadness the Township of Severn has learned of the passing of former Mayor and Councillor Ron Stevens.

Mr. Stevens started his 43-year municipal service career in 1978 as a member of the Orillia Township Council, where he served as Councillor and then Deputy Reeve until 1994. When the new Township of Severn was formed in 1994, Ron was elected as the first Mayor. He served six years for the Township of Severn and then served as the Mayor of Orillia for three consecutive terms from 2000...

Are you celebrating a business milestone?

Mayor and Council offer letters of congratulations to businesses in our community that are celebrating notable milestones such as a grand opening or significant anniversary. To request a certificate please visit our Mayor's Office page.

Request the attendance of a Township official

If you would like the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, members of Council, or Township staff to attend your event or  celebration, you will need to complete the Celebrate a Business Milestone Request form.

Celebrate a Business...