Township News & Notices

Current News & Notices

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General Information

Simcoe County Waste Collection Contract Changes

The County's new waste collections contract is set to commence November 2021. The service method of this new contract will be automated cart collection, continuing to utilize every other week collection of garbage and recycling on offsetting weeks with weekly organic pick-ups. While the collection frequency will not change, collection days and times will be affected. MORE INFO

2021 Tree Seedling Distribution Program

Severn Sound Environmental Association and the Township of Oro-Medonte are working together to provide residents with reasonably priced, native tree and shrub seedlings for planting in early spring 2021.

Tree seedlings must be pre-ordered. The deadline for ordering is Friday, January 15th, 2021.

Program details are available online Tree Seedling Distribution Program

Enbridge Gas Assists Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services in Supporting Firefighter Training

Enbridge Gas is helping Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist–a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.

New Gateway Signs in Craighurst

New gateway signs welcome one and all to Craighurst: The new gateway signs offer a unique modern design, while capturing the rural roots of Oro-Medonte; Funds were provided by province

Connect Oro-Medonte

The Internet Connectivity Task Force was established for advocacy for better internet connectivity throughout the Township.

MPC

The Township of Oro-Medonte and Molded Precision Components (MPC) have entered into an agreement that will enable MPC to produce PPE in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. For more on this watch the CTV News clip. Full Video Shorter Clip (Approx 10 min mark)

Township of Oro-Medonte Continues to Conduct Provincially Legislated Septic Maintenance Program

Provincially Legislated Septic Maintenance Program Media Release

Township of Oro-Medonte Issuing Seasonal Parking Permits Required for Boat Launches and Bayview Memorial Park to Oro-Medonte Residents Only

Township of Oro-Medonte Resident Parking Permits Media Release

Horseshoe Craighurst Corridor Water, Wastewater & Transportation Master Plan

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Comments will be received until February 1, 2020

2020 Citizen & Senior of the Year Awards

In light of the current COVID-19 emergency, the Township has postponed its deliberations and announcement of the recipients of the 2020 Oro-Medonte Citizen of the Year and the 2020 Ontario Senior of the Year. Please watch the Township website for further information regarding future timing of this important recognition. Nomination Information & Application Form

Road Closures, Construction & Maintenance

Maintenance Notice for Hawkestone
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Maintenance Notice for Slalom Dr & Moonstone Cres

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Maintenance Notice for Teanaustaye Dr. & St. Antoine Dr.
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Notice of Full Road Closures: Line 5 at the Hwy 11 bridge and Line 9 at the Hwy 11 Bridge, by the MTO (Ministry of Transportation) - March 16, 2020 to November 20, 2020.
Notice: Bridge Closure - Line 5 & 9