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Township Administration Building reopens February 18

Ramara/February 17, 2021 - As the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit catchment area moved into the Red-CONTROL Zone on February 16, 2021, the Township of Ramara Administration Building will open to the public for appointment only, other than for
services offered in the Finance Department, on Thursday, February 18th, 2021.

The only walk-in service available will be those services in the Finance Department which include the following:

• Paying...

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Ramara initiates discussion with Province on Rama Road Corridor

Ramara/February 9, 2021 - The Township has initiated an engagement process with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) to discuss potential alterations to the Rama Road Corridor designation.

On November 3, 2020, Council directed staff to submit a letter to MMAH to provoke discussion on making these changes to the designations in the Rama Road Corridor. The current restrictions require commercial land uses...

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Township seeking input on internet needs and services in Ramara

Ramara/February 5, 2021-The Township understands that internet access is important in everyday life and is asking for the community's input on internet services and needs in Ramara in order to help with any future plans for internet expansion.

In 2016, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) declared that high-speed internet is now a basic service and established a universal service objective...

Due to the province-wide shutdown effective December 26^th at 12:01 a.m., the library will, once again, provide curbside pickups for library patrons to ensure the safety of staff and the public.  Anyone wishing to go to the Library to pick out their own selections for the holidays can access either branch until 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 24^th.

The drop box remains open at both branches and all returned items will be placed in quarantine for 72 hours prior to being cleaned and shelved...

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Faster Rural Internet is Here in Ramara

Ramara/December 3, 2020 -  Starting now, residents in Ramara have access to faster rural internet with seven Xplornet wireless towers now live.

"Earlier this year, it was our goal to enhance internet services and provide blanket coverage for residents in Ramara," said Mayor Basil Clarke. "I am happy that residents will get this early Christmas gift of high speed and affordable Internet."

As part of a project with Xplornet, Canada's leading...