Media Release - Township responds to flooding in Ramara by offering sandbags

Immediate Release Township responds to flooding in Ramara by offering sandbags

Ramara, ON/ April 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Natural Resources has issued a Flood Warning for the Aurora Midhurst Owen Sound District, specifically affecting residents of Ramara in the Black River area, including Lake St. John. In response to the flooding, the Township of Ramara is providing sand and sandbags at six designated self-serve locations.

“Our residents are facing extraordinary conditions, and we wish flooding...

Read more

Media Release: Emergency Operations Update #7

Immediate Release Township of Ramara Emergency Operations Update #7

Ramara, ON/ April 4, 2025 – The Township of Ramara remains in a declared State of Emergency and Significant Weather Event following the March 30 ice storm. As restoration efforts continue, the Township is expanding its focus to ensure residents have access to wellness supports, food resources, safe cleanup options, and waste disposal services.

Working closely with partners including the County of Simcoe, community organizations,...

Read more

Notice of Passing - Zoning Bylaw Amendment Z-3/23

Notice of Passing Zoning By-law Amendment

Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended:

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed By-law #2025.17 on March 24, 2025 under Sections 34 and 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. This Bylaw amends the Township of Ramara Zoning Bylaw 2005.85, as amended.

The purpose of By-law 2025.17 is to extend land use permissions for an existing accessory building on the...

Read more

Notice of Passing - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Backyard Chickens

Notice of Passing - Zoning By-law Amendment

Pursuant to Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended:

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed By-law 2025.18 on March 24, 2025 under Sections 34 and 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. This Bylaw amends the Township of Ramara Zoning Bylaw 2005.85, as amended.

The purpose of By-law 2025.18 is to extend the Temporary Backyard Chickens By-law 2022.54, which was a...

Read more

Notice: Flooding Update Black River and Talbot River

Flooding Update: Black River and Talbot River

Due to recent rainfall, snowmelt, and warm weather, runoff to local lakes and rivers has significantly increased.

On April 2, the Ministry of Natural Resources issued a Flood Warning for residents near the Severn and Black Rivers. Parks Canada has ceased the outflow of water from Lake Simcoe to allow the Black River and Severn Rivers to drain. However, due to the recent significant rainfall, the Black River is expected to continue to...

Read more