Update Regarding the City of Barrie's Boundary Expansion Request

The Provincial Land and Development Facilitator (“OPLDF”) has requested that all Parties involved with the City of Barrie’s (“the City”) boundary expansion request, defer voting on the City’s Restructuring Proposals at this time, while the OPLDF continues to facilitate discussions pertaining to reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

 

Given this request, please note Township of Oro-Medonte Council did not vote on the City’s proposed Restructuring Proposal at the Wednesday, October 22nd Council meeting. An information report is available for review regarding the OPLDF’s request. More details will be shared as they are available. 

City of Barrie Boundary Expansion Request

Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Bass Lake

By Township of Oro-Medonte - October 02, 2025

Please be advised that the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has posted a Blue-Green Algae Advisory for Bass Lake.

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks confirmed the presence of elevated cyanotoxins within Bass Lake in these locations:

  • North Side Boat Launch
  • Bass Lake Provincial Park Boat Launch

More Information: For general information about blue-green algae, including health risks and safety precautions, please visit: www.smdhu.org/algae.

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Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133

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