Nominations open for Ramara’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards

Immediate Release

Ramara, Ont./ May 1, 2025 – The Township of Ramara's Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Ramara Wall of Fame and Spirit of Ramara awards. Nominations are open until June 27, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

“Ramara thrives because of the incredible contributions of our residents, groups, and organizations,” said Mayor Basil Clarke. “Our Volunteer Recognition Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the people who make our Township a better place to live, work, and visit. I...

Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Survey

The Township of Ramara, City of Orillia, and the Townships of Oro-Medonte and Severn are refreshing the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, and we want your input.

Take the Couchiching Community Safety and Well-Being Survey 

The Couchiching CSWB Plan is our commitment to work together towards improved social outcomes for our residents.

Based on local data and community partner engagement, the updated plan will focus on:

• Housing and Homelessness
• Mental Health and Addiction
• Access...

Update: Water Conservation Notice for Brechin and Lagoon City Ended

Water Conservation Notice Ended – Important Update for Residents

The Township of Ramara and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) wish to advise users of the Brechin and Lagoon City drinking water system that the Water Conservation Notice issued on April 2, 2025, has now ended (as of April 25, 2025).

Turbidity levels in the raw (lake) water have improved, and treatment operations have stabilized. OCWA will continue to monitor the water quality closely. If conditions change, the Township will...

Notice - Fees and Charges Bylaw

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the Township of Ramara did consider repealing and replacing Fees and Charges Bylaw 2017.18, at the December 9, 2024 Council meeting. The updated Fees and Charges Bylaw is located on the December 9, 2024, agenda that was posted on Friday, December 6, 2024.

TAKE NOTICE that Bylaw 2017.18 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 2024.88 on December 9, 2024 and requires a housekeeping amendment to attach to the below noted version of the fees and charges bylaw. 

Fees and Charges...

Ramara's Annual Aerial Mosquito Control Program begins Today

Ramara's 2025 Annual Aerial Mosquito Control Program Begins April 24

The program will cover areas of the Township along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching, from the Talbot River in the South to Fawn Bay in the North. The purpose of the program is to control the mosquito population in the area. 

As part of the program, helicopters will be flying in the area to apply the larvicide. Residents might see or hear the helicopters during the operation over the next few days.

To learn more about...