News and Notices

Notice of Passing - Z-9/23

Posted on Friday, December 08, 2023 09:29 AM

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed By-law No. #2023.81 on November 27, 2023 under Section 34 of the Planning Act R.S.O., 1990.

And Take Notice that the last date for filing a notice of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the By-law is the 26th day of December 2023. A Notice of Appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal must be filed with the Clerks Department of the Township of Ramara and accompanied by the appropriate fee, as...

Notice of Adoption of Amendment No.24 to the Official Plan

Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2023 02:05 PM

Notice of the Adoption of Amendment No. 24 to the Official Plan of the Township Of Ramara Section 17 (22), Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990

Take notice that on November 27, 2023, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara enacted By-law No. 2023.80 adopting Amendment No. 24 to the Official Plan of the Township of Ramara.

The purpose of Amendment No. 24 is to add policies to the Township of Ramara Official Plan reflecting the transfer of road ownership to the Chippewas of Rama First Nation (CRFN)...

Ramara Township Reminds Residents to Renew their Dog Tags before March 1

Posted on Monday, December 04, 2023 01:24 PM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ramara Township reminds residents to renew their dog tags before March 1!

Ramara/December 4, 2023 - As the new year approaches, Ramara residents are reminded to licence their dogs and purchase a 2024 dog tag before March 1.

In the township, all dogs over the age of three months must be licenced and wear a tag. The tag must always be securely fixed on the dog unless lawfully used for hunting in the bush. With a limit of three dogs per household, excluding kennels, residents can...

Gary Hetherington resigns as Ward 4 Councillor for Ramara Township

Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023 01:22 PM

Ramara/December 1, 2023 – Gary Hetherington, Councillor for Ward 4, has resigned from his position on Council effective immediately. The Councillor Ward 4 office will be declared vacant at the Council meeting on December 11.

"On behalf of the Council and the entire township, I'm sorry to hear of Gary's resignation; he will be missed. Gary has been a great councillor and an outstanding ambassador for the people of Ramara Township. He always kept an open mind and a calm demeanour and represented...

Looking to Adopt a Dog? Ramara Township has three friendly dogs available

Posted on Friday, December 01, 2023 12:55 PM

Ramara/December 1, 2023 – Until December 14, Ramara Township's canine services have three dogs available to be adopted.

"For the past two to three months, the Township has faced an unprecedented surge in the number of animals in their care, with three dogs remaining to be adopted. Staff are determined to find a home for these three friendly dogs; however, demands on resources and time are becoming strained. As a result, these dogs will be available to be adopted until December 14, when...