Media Release - Ramara Council adopts new procedure bylaw

Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 25, 2025 – At its March 24 meeting, Ramara Council adopted an updated procedure bylaw that will come into effect on April 1, 2025.

“This new comprehensive update will create greater efficiencies, enhance clarity and transparency, and provide additional opportunities for public engagement and participation during Council meetings. The biggest changes that residents will see are the start time of Council meetings, creating consistency with all regular meetings...

Notice of Pesticide Use

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE MOSQUITO CONTROL (LARVICIDING)

Public notice is given that the Council of the Township of Ramara will be conducting an aerial mosquito control program between April 1, 2025, and May 15, 2025 in the area of the Township along the shore of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching from the Talbot River in the south to Fawn Bay in the north.

The program will utilize one (1) aerial application of the Biological Larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis, VectoBac 200G...

Media Release - Township actively monitoring flooding in Ramara

Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 20, 2025 – With the warmer weather and anticipated accumulation, the Township is proactively monitoring water levels throughout the Township and watching for flood warnings and watches from our local conservation authority and the Ministry of Natural Resources.

“Township staff are actively monitoring the situation. Currently, water levels in various watercourse areas are reaching critical thresholds and low-lying roads and ditches are experiencing flooding due...

Sewer Connections Notice to Residents

The Township of Ramara Sewage Collection Systems are currently receiving higher than normal sewage flows due to the heavy rainfall event.

Residents are reminded that connecting sump pumps, building drains or downspouts to the municipal sanitary sewer system is illegal and can lead to fines and other penalties. Please ensure your sump pump discharges to a safe location away from the sewer system. 

Illegal connections are a problem because they:

• Overwhelm wastewater treatment, which can lead to...

2025 Council Highlights - March 10

Committee of the Whole – March 10, 2025

Please note that all Committee of the Whole decisions are subject to Council approval. The next Council meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions regarding agenda items or decisions made at Committee or Council meetings, please email Madison Detta at mdetta@ramara.ca.

Procedure Bylaw

Staff provided a comprehensive report outlining updates to the Procedure Bylaw based on her observations and benchmarking analysis. The...