News and Notices

Hydro One Vegetation Maintenance Program

Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 10:10 AM

Vegetation Maintenance Program

In 2023, Hydro One is scheduling vegetation maintenance on the right-of-ways in Ramara.

Hydro One performs routine maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of our power lines. This work is essential to prevent unnecessary service interruptions, allow easy and safe access for Hydro One crews to perform emergency repairs on the power lines and to keep the right-of-way safe for public use.

The work on the right-of-way will include the removal of incompatible...

Notice - Joint Meeting of the Councils of the Township of Ramara and Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 02:41 PM

Members of Council for the Township of Ramara will be meeting in closed session with the Members of Council for the Chippewas of Rama First Nation on Monday, February 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rama Council Chambers located at 5884 Rama Road, Orillia, ON.

The purpose of the meeting is discuss mutual matters of interest to both Councils such as, but not limited to the following:

The transfer of certain road to Rama First Nation being a negotiations matter in accordance with Section 239(2)(k) of...

2023 Council Highlights - January 30

Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 10:00 AM

Council - January 30, 2023 Updates from Mayor and CAO Mayor Update

Mayor Clarke opened up the meeting and announced that Hazel McCallion, the former Mayor of Mississauga for 36 years, passed away at 101. Hazel, also known as Hurricane Hazel, inspired anyone who wanted to get involved in politics for her active approach and spitfire persona.

On December 1st, 2022, Elieen Cronk received recognition for her volunteer work in Simcoe North and her positive impact on the community. During COVID-19,...

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Notice of Public Meeting - Proposed Amendments to Building Permit Fee Schedule

Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 09:00 AM

TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Ramara will hold a public meeting Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the implementation of a new Building Bylaw to modernize and streamline processes and to update the fees and charges listed in Schedule “A” of Township of Ramara Building Bylaw No. 2011.21, as amended by Bylaw 2022.10, in accordance with Section 7(6) of The Building Code Act.

Date

Monday February 27, 2023

Time

7:00 P.M.

Location

Council Chambers (2297 Highway 12, Brechin) and Zoom...

The Township of Ramara Adopts 2023 Budget

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 05:26 PM

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ramara/ January 31, 2023 - At last night's Council meeting, Ramara Council approved its 2023 Budget with a 3.50% increase on the municipal portion of the tax rate; this will equate to an extra $19.18 per $100,000 assessment value.

Each year, 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 outdoor recreation with $16.7 million allocated to...