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Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) Program Activated for April 2026 Flooding
The Province of Ontario has announced that the Lake St. John area within the Township of Ramara has been designated as an activation area under the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for flooding that occurred in April 2026. Read the full notice.
Effective July 21, 2026, the Fire Rating has been set to MODERATE. Reminder: No burning allowed when an air quality advisory is in effect. Learn more about Fire Danger Ratings in Ramara.
The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026. Nominations are open from May 1 to August 21, 2026. Make sure you’re on the voters’ list, learn how to vote in the Township of Ramara, find out how to become a candidate or view the unofficial list of candidates. Learn more: www.ramara.ca/election
The Township of Ramara, in collaboration with the Couchiching Ontario Health Team (COHT) and the Orillia & Lake Country Physician Recruitment Committee (OLCPR), is pleased to announce that in-person primary health care is coming closer to home in Ramara.
Aug. 14, 2025 - The Township of Ramara has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that there is a strong indication that a blue-green algae bloom is occurring on the Northwest shoreline of Lake St. John in Ramara.
The Township of Ramara advises residents and users of the municipal water distribution system for Lagoon City and Brechin that a watermain break has occurred at 2 Poplar Crescent in Lagoon City.
Please note that the regular Council meeting originally scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, has been cancelled in accordance with Section 3.44 of the Township’s Procedure By-law due to scheduling conflicts.
Please note that the Lagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission meeting originally scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been rescheduled to August 28, 2025.
Update: The Township of Ramara has received notice today (August 7, 2025) from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swim advisory has been lifted for the Lagoon City Park Beach.
Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara has granted draft approval for a Plan of Subdivision subject to conditions in accordance with Subsection 51(31) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
The Township of Ramara administration building and facilities will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the Civic Holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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Corporation of the Township of Ramara
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0
T. 705-484-5374
E. ramara@ramara.ca
Township of Ramara Corporate Communications
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