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On July 16, the Ontario government announced the expansion of the Risk Management Program a year earlier by $50 million, for a total of $150 million annually. The program provides funding to support farmers with unforeseen challenges such as: 

• Fluctuating market prices; 
• Extreme weather events (i.e. flooding or drought); and 
• Disease.

By expanding the program a year in advance, the hope is to provide more stability, income security and peace of mind for Ontario farmers. Approximately...

Springwater Township / July 17, 2020 – The outdoor water ban and fire bans have been lifted for the entirety of Springwater.

Springwater Fire asks that residents use caution as the fire danger rating remains at high. Anyone wishing to have a backyard campfire must have a valid permit and follow the rules listed on their permit. For additional information visit www.springwater.ca/burnpermit

Residents are reminded that standard water restrictions remain in effect:

• Residents with odd number civic addresses...

Springwater Township / July 14, 2020 – The water and fire bans have been lifted for parts of Springwater; however both bans remain in effect for anyone on the Snow Valley Water System, which includes the Snow Valley Highlands, Snow Valley Lowlands and Centre Vespra.

The fire ban prohibits all outdoor burning and fire permits in this area are void until the ban has been lifted. The outdoor water ban prohibits the use of water distributed through a hose or any other attachment, including but not limited...

This summary is not a full representation of the meeting. For the official record, please refer to the minutes in the next Council Agenda.

Kissing Rock Added to Heritage Register

The Kissing Rock located in Anten Mills has been added to the Springwater Heritage Registry. The Kissing Rock, also referred to as the Giant Rock, was given its name because it was said that if you kissed someone on it, that was the person you were going to marry. The rock has been added to the registry as a property...

Are you a local business in Simcoe County? 

Would you like to connect with local resources and other businesses? 

Are you looking for educational opportunities to help take your business farther? 

The new Simcoe County Business Event Calendar may be able to help you! The calendar has been developed as a central repository for business related events within Simcoe County and to connect businesses with available resources. 

Events include anything from Coffee Talks...