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TAKE NOTICE that Bylaw 2017.18 was repealed and replaced by Bylaw 2024.88 on December 9, 2024 and requires a housekeeping amendment to attach to the below noted version of the fees and charges bylaw.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

Brechin Bulk Water Station - Service Disruption Notice

The Township of Ramara would like to notify users of the Brechin Bulk Water Fill Station that the station is currently out of service for repairs. Residents will be notified when the work is done and the station can be utilized.

We apologize for this service disruption and will update users as soon as new information is available.

Residents can learn more about Bulk Water Services, including alternative fill-up locations, by visiting the bulk water services page.  

2025 Council Highlights - April 14

Council Meeting - April 14 Announcements

Mayor Clarke opened the meeting with a few announcements.

• Mayor Clarke began by thanking the infrastructure crew for their outstanding efforts over the past year, particularly in response to winter weather challenges.  The infrastructure department effectively managed various conditions, from multiple snowstorms to what was termed the "ice storm of the century." This severe ice storm prompted a State of Emergency declaration.  Mayor Clarke also acknowledged...