Complete fire ban in effect in Ramara Township as of Aug. 7

Immediate Release

Ramara, Ont. / Aug. 7, 2025 – Due to extremely dry conditions and lack of precipitation, a complete fire ban is in effect for the Township of Ramara as of Aug. 7, 2025. As a result, no open air burning is allowed.

This includes:

• No campfires
• No bonfires
• No outdoor candles, lanterns, torches
• No fire pits 
• Fires for cooking are only allowed in recognized campgrounds 
• Fireworks are NOT permitted. All fireworks permits are suspended until further notice
• Only a CSA-approved propane or gas...

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Notice of Rescheduled Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Meeting - August 2025

Notice of Rescheduling: Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission Meeting

Please note that the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission meeting originally scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been rescheduled to August 28, 2025. This change was made to accommodate the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference.

For updated meeting schedules, agendas, and related information, please visit the Township’s Meeting Portal.

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Swim Advisory has been lifted at Lagoon City Park Beach - August 7, 2025

Update: The Township of Ramara has received notice today (August 7, 2025) from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swim advisory has been lifted for the Lagoon City Park Beach. 

Original Notice:

The Township of Ramara has received notice today (July 31, 2025) from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swim advisory for the Lagoon City Park Beach has been issued due to a higher than normal bacteria count. 

A swim advisory is issued when bacterial levels exceed the level considered...

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Notice of Decision - Draft Plan of Subdivision (Wednesday July 30th)

Notice of Decision of Draft Plan of Subdivision

Pursuant to Subsection 51(37) of the Planning Act

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara has granted draft approval for a Plan of Subdivision subject to conditions in accordance with Subsection 51(31) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. 

The purpose and effect of the Draft Plan of Subdivision is to subdivide the subject property for the creation of forty-six (46) vacant residential lots on two proposed...

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Civic Holiday Schedule 2025

The Township of Ramara administration building and facilities will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the Civic Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. 

Online services will remain available, including the following:

• Report an infrastructure or bylaw concern
• View interactive mapping for trails, zoning and by-law information
• Pay a bill
• Sign up for paperless billing
• And beyond

See all online services at ramara.ca/OnlineServices.

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