Media Release: Township of Ramara declares significant weather event

Update: May 9, 2025

The significant weather event has been lifted in the Township of Ramara. As a result, the standard timelines for maintenance will begin again. 

Ramara, ON, March 30, 2025 – Effective on March 30, at 7 a.m., the Township of Ramara is declaring a significant weather event as per Regulation 239/02 of the Municipal Act due to current and forecasted freezing rain conditions resulting in downed trees, power lines, and outages across the township. During a Significant Weather Event, all...

Service Update - March 29

Service Update (as of March 29)

The Township of Ramara is monitoring road conditions and has received reports of power outages.

Residents can report power outages or get updates directly from Hydro One.

Website: https://www.hydroone.com/outages

Call: 1-800-434-1235

Facility Service Impact

As of 9 a.m., The Ramara Township Public Library is closed today and all activities are cancelled.

Be prepared:

• Freezing rain can create dangerous conditions. Avoid driving if possible, and wait for road crews to treat...

Media Release: Start Eggsploring Ramara on April 2

Immediate Release

Ramara, ON/ March 28, 2025 – The Township of Ramara is excited to prepare residents for Easter fun with the 5th Annual Eggsplore Ramara Scavenger Hunt!

This year’s scavenger hunt runs from April 2 to April 21. Families and friends are invited to find as many Easter eggs as possible at six different locations within Ramara Township. Each location will have 10 hidden eggs that will be restocked weekly.

How to Participate

• Follow and like the Ramara Recreation Facebook and Instagram...

2025 Council Highlights - March 24

Council Meeting - March 24, 2025 Remarks by the Mayor

Mayor Clarke opened the meeting and reported that he had not participated in any events over the past couple of weeks.

Councillor Bell reported attending the Township of Severn’s Agri-Tourism and On-Farm Diversification Workshop, held on February 24 in Coldwater. The workshop aimed to assist primary producers in exploring agri-tourism and other diversified on-farm opportunities to generate additional revenue. She also shared that she attended...

Notice: Special Weather Statement in Effect

A Special Weather Statement is in Effect 

Please be advised that Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Ramara regarding significant freezing rain amounts between 5 to 15 mm, with the possibility of amounts increasing to 20mm from Friday evening through to Monday.

With the amount of freezing rain expected, power outages, slippery surfaces, and deteriorating road conditions are possible.  

Be prepared:

• Freezing rain can create dangerous conditions. Avoid driving if possible, and...