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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, October 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.: 

Minor Variance Applications

• A32/25 - Slopack - 5684 Penetanguishene Road

• A33/25 - Wice - 2774 Old Second South

2026 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule

• Committee of Adjustment - 2026 Schedule of Dates

Additional Links 

• Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast -...

This summary is not a full representation of the meeting. For the official record, please refer to the minutes on the next Council Agenda. Past Council Meetings are available for viewing on the Township’s YouTube channel.     

Prior to the Regular Meeting of Council, a Special Meeting was held in closed session to receive legal advice on the use of Strong Mayor Powers related to the City of Barrie Boundary Adjustment.

Cameron Estates Phase 3 Snow Valley Secondary Plan Area

At the Public Meeting the...

Every year, the Township of Springwater joins communities across Canada in commemorating Remembrance Day​.​ 

The following Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place locally this year:

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 262 (Elmvale) Remembrance Day Service — Ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Elmvale Cenotaph.
• Springwater Provincial Park (Midhurst) Remembrance Day Service - Ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m. at the Cenotaph. No parking admission required. 
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147 (Barrie)...

Canada Post is currently experiencing rotating strikes, and as a result the Township of Springwater's October newsletter will not be distributed via traditional neighbourhood mail. We invite residents to access the newsletter through our digital channels to stay informed about municipal updates, services, and events. Please visit our official Township website and social media platforms to view the latest issue.

This edition of the newsletter includes information on:

• Upcoming Meetings 
• Have Your Say...

Township of Springwater / October 16, 2025 – The Township of Springwater Mayor and Council, representatives from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 262, and Elmvale Business Improvement Area (BIA) gathered, to unveil Springwater’s new commemorative crosswalk in honour of veterans, located on Maria Street at the intersection of Queen Street West in Elmvale.

The crosswalk features a design that includes bilingual stencilled messages, two large red maple leaf symbols, and a ladder-style crosswalk...