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Simcoe and Muskoka is experiencing deteriorating air quality due to wildfire smoke. You are being advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued Orange and Yellow Level Air Quality Alerts for Simcoe and Muskoka for July 15, continuing into Thursday and possibly Friday.

Due to the current air quality warning caused by wildfire smoke, the Public Information Centre scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 3253 Port Severn Road has been cancelled.

The Fire Danger Rating in Severn has been set to HIGH. At the high rating, burning is allowed but please use extra caution and never leave a fire unattended. Severn Fire and Emergency Services recommends no burning.

Residents and visitors are advised that a blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed along the south-west shore of Sparrow Lake in the Township of Severn.

Township of Severn is pleased to recognize a $99,700 Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to support the launch of our summer day camp program for children in the community.

Township of Severn is advising residents of a temporary road closure on Thursday, July 16, to allow for the removal of several large trees. The work will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Township of Severn has made the difficult decision to postpone the Severn Connects event scheduled for Thursday, July 9 at Timberline Creek Park due to weather.

Due to temporary staffing shortages, By-Law Enforcement response times for non-emergency requests may be delayed. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore normal service levels.

Read the July 2026 Municipal Update for key Township news, project updates, meeting information, and more.