2025 Council Highlights - May 26

Council Meeting - May 26, 2025 Announcements

•  Mayor Clarke:
  • Mayor Clarke noted that the Simcoe County Conference took place on May 22, 2025, at Casino Rama, with close to 150 participants from County municipalities. Mayor Clarke received a lot of positive feedback about the quality of the deputations and workshops. Several Township of Ramara staff presented during the conference.
  • On May 23, 2025, Mayor Clarke attended Lakehead University - Orillia campus for the Province of Ontario's announcement of...

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Conducting Business with the Township of Ramara During Canada Post Labour Negotiations

Effective Friday, May 23, 2025, Canada Post workers, who are members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, initiated strike action with a national overtime ban for employees in the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. This is a legal strike action and means that CUPW-represented employees will refuse to work overtime across the company.

As a result, Canada Post will continue operating but customers may experience delays. As a result, several Township of Ramara...

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Help shape Ramara’s future: Committee applications now open

Immediate Release Opportunities available on Climate Action Committee, Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission

Ramara, Ont./ May 26, 2025 – The Township of Ramara is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on two important community bodies: the newly established Climate Action Committee and the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission.

Applications are open until June 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

“We’re proud to offer opportunities for residents to get involved in shaping the future of our community...

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May 2025 Ramara Bulletin

Ramara Bulletin – May 2025 Edition Important Dates and Events Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

• Monday, May 26: Council (including Committee of the Whole)
• Monday, June 2: Council (including Committee of the Whole)
• Tuesday, June 3: Committee of Adjustment
• Thursday, June 12: Couchiching OPP Detachment Board
• Wednesday, June 18: Trails Committee
• Monday, June 23: Council (including Committee of the Whole)

All Council meetings are streamed on the Township of Ramara's YouTube channel and available in...

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Notice of the Adoption of Amendment No. 28 to the Official Plan of the Township of Ramara

Notice of the Adoption of Amendment No. 28 to the Official Plan of the Township of Ramara Section 17 (22), Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990

TAKE NOTICE that on May 12, 2025, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramara enacted Bylaw No. 2025.29 adopting Amendment No. 28 to the Official Plan of the Township of Ramara.

The purpose of Amendment No. 28 is to amend policy 9.10 in the Highway Commercial land use designation within the Township of Ramara’s Official Plan (2003) to allow for the...

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