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COVID-19 Update

The Province of Ontario has declared a State of Emergency and issued a stay-at-home order in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases. As a result, new restrictions came into effect on January 14 requiring residents to remain at home with exceptions for going to the grocery store or pharmacy, and accessing health care that cannot be done remotely.

Additionally, outdoor public gatherings are further restricted to a limit of five people. Non-essential retail stores offering...

The plan for the Midhurst Carson Road development was first approved by the Township in 2008. The subdivision plans were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2014 by settlement with the Township of Springwater, the County of Simcoe, Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and all Provincial agencies. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for external infrastructure was approved by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in November 2019 and the Midhurst Comprehensive...

The Provincial Government is now accepting applications for the Ontario Small Business Support Grant. The grant is intended to help small businesses that are required to close or significantly restrict services due to the Provincewide Shutdown, which came into place December 26, 2020.  

The program provides eligible businesses with funding from $10,000 to $20,000 to help cover decreased revenue expected as a result of the shutdown. Successful businesses will be able to use the support in whichever...

Township of Springwater / January 15, 2021 – Township Administration understands that there is confusion surrounding the closing of the outdoor rinks in the municipality. The decision to close them was not made lightly and was made in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and to abide by the regulations under the provincial stay-at-home order.

Under the current stay-at-home order put in place by the Province, outdoor rinks are permitted to be open, however the onus is on the municipality...

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