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The Township of Springwater is advising residents and commuters that the CPKC Midhurst railway crossing located on Highway 26 in Springwater has malfunctioned and will require emergency repairs.

Motorists are asked to avoid the crossing area and re-route their travel using alternate roads, as delays and traffic disruptions are expected while repairs are completed.

Drivers are reminded to obey all posted signage and any direction provided on site, and to never attempt to cross railway tracks when...

The following decisions have been issued based on the outcome of the hybrid (virtual via Zoom and in-person) public meeting held by the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of Springwater on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: 

Minor Variance Applications

• A01/26 - Gillard - 1242 Glengarry Landing Road South

• A02/26 - Blakely - 1314 Wilson Drive

Consent Applications

• B01/26 - Ritchie - 145 Queen Street East

Additional Links 

• Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast - January 28, 2026

The significant weather event, previously declared on January 23, 2026, has been lifted for the Township of Springwater. As a result, standard timelines for winter maintenance will begin again.

The significant weather event was declared on January 23, 2026, under Ontario’s Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02), due to weather conditions affecting roads and sidewalks that are maintained by the Township of Springwater. 

Please be advised that all roads within the Township of Springwater have reopened following the temporary closures put in place on January 23, 2026, due to extreme weather conditions.

While the roads are now passable, please be advised that the significant weather event remains in effect. We urge all residents to remain cautious while traveling.

The Elmvale Arena has resumed its regular scheduled programming as of today. The facility was temporarily closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to...

The Township of Springwater has declared a Significant Weather Event, as of 12:50 p.m. on January 23, 2026, under Ontario’s Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (Ontario Regulation 239/02). This declaration has been issued because current and forecasted weather conditions are affecting roads and sidewalks that are maintained by the Township of Springwater. 

During the Significant Weather Event, winter maintenance operations will continue; however, the Township may not be able to...