News

Public Works is responding to a watermain break near Coldwater Public School on John Street. The affected area includes George Street, part of John Street, and a small section of Firehall Lane (approximately 28 users).

Through a partnership agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay, a limited number of free parking passes for Port Severn Park and Beach (17 Port Severn Road North) are available for Severn residents on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will be closed on Monday, February 16, for the Family Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 17, at 8:30 a.m. Visit our Administration Office this week (February 11, 12, and 13) during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) for in-person service. 

Water service was restored at 6:30 a.m. this morning following the watermain break that occurred on February 11 near Coldwater Public School on John Street. The affected area included George Street, a portion of John Street, and a small section of Firehall Lane (approximately 28 properties). The affected area is not under a boil water advisory.

The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is proud to announce that local municipalities across the Severn Sound watershed have reached Milestone 4 – Implementation in the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.

Township of Severn has received $48,000 from the Province of Ontario through the Fire Protection Grant. This funding will help Severn Fire and Emergency Services expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve safety for lithium-ion battery-related emergencies. This award and additional funding for fire services in Simcoe North were announced today by MPP Jill Dunlop at an event hosted by the Township of Tiny.

The Yellow Weather Warning (Extreme Cold Warning) issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada has been continued into the morning of January 31 for Severn and area. Wind chill values near -25°C to -30°C are expected.

Township of Severn invites residents to help shape the future of Bass Lake Woodlands Park. Share your ideas and priorities by completing the online survey and joining us for an in-person design charrette on February 24.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for Severn and area with frigid conditions beginning this evening and continuing into Friday morning. Wind chill values near -33°C to -38°C are expected.