Media Release - Ramara launches 14th Annual Snowmanathon Contest

Ramara/December 1, 2023 – Ramara Township's Recreation Department invites individuals, families, and friends to participate in the 14th annual Snowmanathon.

We ask Ramara residents and even businesses to build a snow creation, from a snowman to a snow animal, and send a picture of their creation to our recreation department before March 1, 2024. Each submission will be showcased on the township's social media channel.

"Each year, I am excited to see the community's creativity and how participants...

2023 Council Highlights - November 27

Council Meeting - November 27, 2023 Remarks by the Mayor

Mayor Clarke opened the meeting and reported attending the Remembrance Day ceremony at the Mara Rama Legion with Councillor Hetherington, Councillor Bell, and Deputy Mayor Bell. The mayor said he was proud to see the overwhelming turnout of people who came to honour those who served our country. Mayor Clarke also advised that he attended the third annual Tree of Hope lighting ceremony on November 12 with Councillor Tuju to raise awareness...

Media Release - Ramara Adopts 2024 Budget

Ramara/November 29, 2023 – At Monday’s Council meeting, Ramara Council approved its 2024 budget with a 5% increase on the municipal portion of the tax rate, equating to an extra $28.41 per $100,000 assessment value.

Each year, Ramara Township’s Council develops a budget that supports the funding needed to maintain current services and service levels. This year, the budget reflects the reinvestment into core infrastructure and the strategic planning of future roads and recreation, with 18.4...

County of Simcoe introduces updated Zones for curbside and special collections

Midhurst/November 15, 2023 – Starting December 4, 2023, the County of Simcoe is adjusting its curbside waste collection zones to accommodate the Province’s shift to a new recycling model (details on this new model are shared below).

Starting in December 2023, all households and businesses serviced by the County will be placed in either Zone 1 or Zone 2 for curbside cart collections, as well as all special collection programs (such as leaf and yard waste).

How this impacts County households? What...

2023 Council Highlights - November 13

Committee of the Whole - November 13, 2023

Please note that all Committee of the Whole decisions are subject to Council approval. The next Council meeting is scheduled for November , 2023 at 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding agenda items or decisions made at Committee or Council meetings, please email jgalvao@ramara.ca.

Parking Control – Ethel Drive and Concession Road A

The Director of Infrastructure provided a report outlining the parking concerns on Ethel Drive and Concession Road A,...