Regularly scheduled Meetings of Council for the months of August and September 2026 will take place on the following dates: 

Council Meetings:
Wednesday, August 12^th – Public Session
(please visit Township of Oro-Medonte – Home for meeting time)
Wednesday, September 9^th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, September 23^rd – 3:00 p.m. Public Session 

Development Services Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, August 5^th – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2^nd – 5:30 p.m. 

All meeting times are subject to change, and Special Meetings of Council may also be called on an as needed basis. For a complete schedule of 2026 Council meetings, please visit the Council Portal available through our website – bit.ly/3Gz6S1B. 

Please Note:  Township Council Chambers are open to the public. To ensure safety of the public, members of Council, and staff, room capacity limits are in place. 

Virtual attendance is available, with Council meetings following a hybrid format and continued live-streaming. Members of the public are welcome to view Special Council and Development Services Committee Meetings via livestream on the Township’s YouTube channel.

The Township of Oro-Medonte’s Procedural By-law allows for electronic participation at Council meetings. Protocols have been established to advise how to participate in the public portions of these meetings.  Please visit Council | Township of Oro-Medonte for more information, including how to participate in Open Forum or request a deputation/presentation.

Township of Oro-Medonte Council meetings are live streamed. To view meetings live, visit bit.ly/41PEpiX and subscribe to the Township’s YouTube channel – Township of Oro-Medonte.

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election run from May 1^st until August 21^st, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. For all election related information including candidate resources, voting method, and Voter Help Centre locations, and to stay up-to-date, please visit  Elections | Township of Oro-Medonte. 

You can check, update, or add yourself to the voters list by visiting registertovoteon.ca until August 12, 2026, or by registering directly with the Township after this date by calling 705-487-4029, email at elections@oro-medonte.ca, in person at the Township Administration Centre located at 148 Line 7 South any time, Simcoe Woods Community Centre located at 737 Horseshoe Valley Rd. West when open during the voting period, or regular mail addressed to Clerk, Township of Oro-Medonte, 148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte, ON, L0L 2E0 

Internet/Telephone Voting are the voting methods being used by the Township for the 2026 Municipal Election. (Please Note: there will be no paper ballots this election).

The “voting period” will run from Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

While we encourage Voter’s to take full advantage of the ability to vote from anywhere, including the comfort of their own homes, Voter Help Centres will be open during the voting period for those eligible electors who have not received a Voter Information Letter (VIL) prior to the start of the voting period, and need to register to vote, or for those electors who may require assistance or wish to cast their electronic vote in-person. Voter Help Centres dates and times of operation are as follows:

Township Administration Centre
(located at 148 Line 7 South)

• Weekdays from October 14 to 23, 2026
  from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15
  from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 24
  from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 26, 2026 on Election Day
  from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

Simcoe Woods Community Centre
(located at 737 Horseshoe Valley Road West)

• Weekdays from October 14 to 23, 2026
  from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17
  from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 22
  from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 26, 2026 on Election Day
  from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. 

Voter Help Centre locations, dates and times are available on the Township’s website by visiting Elections | Township of Oro-Medonte and the Township’s social media channels. 

Remember, you can vote online or by phone during the voting period from October 14^th–26^th, 2026. Make your vote count in the election this October. 

Your Community. Your Choice. Your Vote.

The Township is committed to providing high-quality and efficient customer service experiences. As part of this commitment, we have launched a new customer service webpage making it easier to find Township related information, frequently asked questions, common general inquiries, customer service commitments, and feedback surveys. Please take time to review the webpage by visiting Customer Service | Township of Oro-Medonte.

As you enjoy the summer months and warm weather, please remember that using external water for lawn and garden watering/irrigation is permitted as follows: 

• Even numbered addresses on even numbered days
• Odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days 

Thank you for respecting one of our most precious resources.

During the dry summer months, outdoor watering can account for up to 50% of home water use. Here are some tips to consider when outdoor watering:

• As a general rule, 2cm to 3cm of water per week is adequate.
• Use low-angle or pulsating sprinklers that produce large, fat droplets of water. Sprinklers that spray water high into the air, or produce a mist or fine spray, lose much of the water through evaporation.
• Set sprinklers to water the lawn, not your driveway.
• Adding 5cm to 10cm of organic material, such as peat or compost, will increase the ability of the soil to retain moisture.

Please scan the QR code to join Oro-Medonte Fire & Emergency Services (OMFES) on Linktree. You will find important and helpful information about OMFES including fire prevention, public education, events, and community updates. This is a great way to stay connected and safe in Oro-Medonte.