Township News
June/July 2026
Council Meeting Schedule
Regularly scheduled Meetings of Council for the months of June and July 2025 will take place on the following dates:
Council Meetings:
Wednesday, June 10th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, June 24th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Wednesday, July 15th – 3:00 p.m. Public Session
Development Services Committee Meetings:
Wednesday, June 3rd – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 2nd – 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.
Public Participation in Electronic Meetings
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.
Live Streaming
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.
2026 Municipal and School Board Election Information
Nominations for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election run from May 1st until August 21st, 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.
- Register to vote by visiting registertovoteon.ca
- Vote online or by phone during the voting period from October 14th–26th
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 also provided on the Township’s election webpage and social media channels.
Spring/Summer Recreation Programs and Registration
The Township is offering a variety of programs for pre-school, children, youth, adults, and seniors; along with fitness classes, drop-in options, course and certificate programs in partnership with St. John Ambulance, and specialty camps. To learn about program offerings and registration information, please see the 2026 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide.
June is Recreation & Parks Month – Complimentary Recreation Program Offerings
June is Recreation & Parks month. The Township is offering Oro-Medonte residents the opportunity to participate in recreation programs throughout the month of June, free of charge. For complete details, please see pages 24-27 in the 2026 Spring/Summer Recreation Guide.
Follow @playoromedonte for Recreation Information
The Community Services division has launched an Instagram channel with a dedicated focus on recreation programs and activities. To stay up-to-date on exciting new program options, specialty camps, drop-in schedule updates, course and workshop offerings, facility rental availability etc., please follow instagram.com/playoromedonte.
2026 Digital Parking Permits
Oro-Medonte residents are eligible for two (2) free digital parking permits. Please note each vehicle requires completion of a parking permit application form (one application per vehicle.) After completing the application, a confirmation e-mail will be sent with your parking permit. For additional information including the parking permit application form, please visit oro-medonte.ca/parking.
Open Air Burn Permits
In accordance with the Township’s Fees and Charges By-law No. 2024-094, please note there is a $10.00 fee for all Open Air Burn Permits. The fee may be paid online by visiting Burn Permits – Township of Oro-Medonte or in person at the Administration Centre. For information regarding open air burning, please visit Open Air Burning | Township of Oro-Medonte. The Township appreciates your cooperation and understanding.
Fireworks Information
The Township of Oro-Medonte regulates the sale and discharge of fireworks. A permit is required to set off fireworks, and is available for purchase at the Township Administration Centre located at 148 Line 7 South.
A permit is not required when setting consumer fireworks off on Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Consumer fireworks being displayed on any day of the year shall only be set off between dusk and 11:00 p.m., except for New Year’s Eve where fireworks are permitted until 1:00 a.m.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at 705-487-2171 or by e-mail at municipallaw@oro-medonte.ca.
Please Note: In addition to the required permit, individuals must hold a valid certificate issued by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada.
E-billing Option for Tax and Utility Account Bills
The Township is pleased to offer Oro-Medonte residents the option to receive tax and utility account bills by e-mail. To sign up for e-billing with delivery to your inbox, please visit Paperless E-Billing Sign-up Form – Township of Oro-Medonte.
Spring Construction Season
With the arrival of spring, construction projects throughout the Township have begun and/or increased in activity. Whether it’s a residential, commercial, or recreational project, for your safety, the safety of children, and construction crews, a reminder to please stay away from construction sites. On behalf of construction project teams, thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
2026 Property Tax and Water Bill Due Dates
Property Taxes
Property taxes are calculated annually by applying Council’s approved tax rates to property assessment values as provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Tax rates include Township, County, and education taxes. Payment for property taxes is due in four installments on the last business day of February, April, July and September respectively.
Water Bills
Water usage is billed quarterly, with payment due dates falling on the last business day of February, May, August, and November.
In order to assist with keeping track of the Township’s water billing schedule, please see below:
| Water Billing Schedule | ||
| Usage Period | Bills Mailed | Payment Due Last Business Day of: |
| January – March | April | May |
| April – June | July | August |
| July – September | October | November |
| October – December | January | February |
Additional Payment Option
The Township is pleased to offer an additional payment option by credit card, Interac e-transfer, in-person at a post office using cash or debit, and PayPal. This service is being offered through PaySimply.ca, a secure, third party Canadian payment provider. All fees are paid directly to PaySimply. Please note the Township does not retain any portion of the fee. You will be notified of the fee amount prior to your payment being processed. You will also receive an email confirmation of your transaction including fees paid.
For complete details regarding payment options for your property tax and water bills including the Township’s pre-authorized payment program, please visit How to Pay Your Tax & Utility Bills | Township of Oro-Medonte or contact the Finance Department at 705-487-2171.
County of Simcoe 2026 Bursary Program
Through the County of Simcoe’s long-standing Education Bursary Program, twenty-one (21) bursaries valued at $3,000 each are available to County of Simcoe students attending a post-secondary institution in Canada. One (1) bursary is guaranteed for a resident of each of the County of Simcoe’s 16 member municipalities.
Bursaries are available to full-time and part-time Simcoe County students entering any year of a post-secondary education program in Canada. Students from all 16 of the County of Simcoe’s member municipalities are eligible to apply. The application deadline is Wednesday, July 29, 2026. For detailed information including the application, please visit Bursary Program – Simcoe County
Township Social Media Channels
General Township information that might be of interest can be found by visiting and following the Township’s social media channels:
Facebook at
Township of Oro-Medonte | Facebook
Instagram at
Township of Oro-Medonte (@oromedontetwp)
X/Twitter at
Twp. of Oro-Medonte (@TwpOroMedonte) / Twitter
Upcoming Office Closures
The Township Administration Centre will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st in recognition of Canada Day. Regular business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2nd.
Please Support Local Business
Suggested ways of how you can help local businesses:
- When possible, buy local
- Look for local farm gate sales, buy from local producers
- Purchase from local businesses by visiting in person or shopping online
- Order local meals for takeout or delivery
- Share messages about local businesses through social media
- Share businesses social posts through your social media channels
- Write positive reviews of businesses you have visited
- Purchase gift certificates now that can be used later
Township of Oro-Medonte News
148 Line 7 South, Oro-Medonte, Ontario LOL 2E0
Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133
Email: info@oro-medonte.ca
Proud Heritage / Exciting Future
www.oro-medonte.ca