2025 Council Highlights - April 28

Council Meeting - April 28 Announcements

• Mayor Clarke welcomed the Township's new Director of Infrastructure, Laura Pye, and thanked the Interim Director of Infrastructure, Andrew Schell.
• Mayor Clarke noted that it was the Federal election day and encouraged taking the time to vote.

• Deputy Mayor Bell reported that he had recently returned from a national wrestling championships in Calgary where two youth from Ramara received medals. The club also won the under-15 championship.
• Councillor Bell stated...

Nominations open for Ramara’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards

Immediate Release

Ramara, Ont./ May 1, 2025 – The Township of Ramara's Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Ramara Wall of Fame and Spirit of Ramara awards. Nominations are open until June 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

“Ramara thrives because of the incredible contributions of our residents, groups, and organizations,” said Mayor Basil Clarke. “Our Volunteer Recognition Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the people who make our Township a better place to live, work, and visit. I...

Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Survey

The Township of Ramara, City of Orillia, and the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Severn are refreshing the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, and we want your input.

Take the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Survey 

The Couchiching CSWB Plan is our commitment to work together towards improved social outcomes for our residents.

Based on local data and community partner engagement, the updated plan will focus on:

• Housing and Homelessness
• Mental Health and Addiction
• Access...

Update: Water Conservation Notice for Brechin and Lagoon City Ended

Water Conservation Notice Ended – Important Update for Residents

The Township of Ramara and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) wish to advise users of the Brechin and Lagoon City drinking water system that the Water Conservation Notice issued on April 2, 2025, has now ended (as of April 25, 2025).

Turbidity levels in the raw (lake) water have improved, and treatment operations have stabilized. OCWA will continue to monitor the water quality closely. If conditions change, the Township will...

Notice - Fees and Charges Bylaw

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Township of Ramara did consider repealing and replacing Fees and Charges Bylaw 2017.18, at the December 9, 2024 Council meeting. The updated Fees and Charges Bylaw is located on the December 9, 2024, agenda that was posted on Friday, December 6, 2024.

TAKE NOTICE that Bylaw 2017.18 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 2024.88 on December 9, 2024 and requires a housekeeping amendment to attach to the below noted version of the fees and charges bylaw. 

Fees and Charges...