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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services annual Food and Toy Drive donations can be made virtually or by dropping off new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items at locations across Simcoe County, including three locations in Severn, until December 21, 2025.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-25-14 complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on November 17, 2025. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on December 10, 2025, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. 

Township of Severn has reopened Wainman Line to traffic as of Tuesday, November 18, at 1:00 p.m. This culvert replacement project has required a long-term road closure, which began in September 2024.

A reminder that winter parking restrictions will be in effect from December 1 to March 31. These restrictions are regulated through our Parking By-law. Please note, starting December 1, parking is not allowed on any road between the hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Vehicles may be ticketed or towed regardless of snow-clearing operations and weather conditions.

Coldwater Road (Mill Street to Sturgeon Bay Road) and Mill Street (Eplett Street to Coldwater Road) will be closed on Saturday, November 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the Coldwater BIA Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market event.

Township of Severn has completed a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS). The Class EA identified and evaluated options for increasing the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater. 

Lock 43 - Swift Rapids will be temporarily closed from Thursday, November 13, to Wednesday, November 19, 2025, for important maintenance work. This work involves inspecting and testing key infrastructure using crane equipment, which may pose safety hazards in the area.

The Coldwater Legion Remembrance Day Parade will be taking place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. 

Severn Fire and Emergency Services, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas), and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

Township of Severn will be holding two hybrid Public Meetings on November 19, 2025, during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to discuss Zoning By-law Amendment applications Z-25-06 and Z-25-10 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.