Winter Storm Advisory Update - February 13, 2025

Snow squalls, blowing snow and additional snowfall is expected to continue this evening, throughout the weekend and into Monday. During these conditions, there will be significantly reduced and/or zero visibility at times. Driving conditions will be diminished due to drifting, blowing and accumulating snow.  The Roads Department urges residents to restrict travel to essential only until the conditions improve and while they work to maintain the road network.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Building Permit Services - January 2025

As of January 1, 2025, the Township of Amaranth will offer building permit services to residents, businesses and developers. The Township is pleased to offer these services through the Cloudpermit platform - an online system to apply for and track your building permits.
The Cloudpermit building permit system allows you to apply for and to see the status of your application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later, and receive email updates on the status of your permit application. You can even request building inspections!
To get started, please visit the Townships’ Building Permit webpage
Building Permit Webpage

Planning Notices

The Township of Amaranth will now be placing all Planning Notices on the Township website at the following link: https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/planning-development/

News & Public Notices

  • Dufferin County Press Release - December 24 2022
    All Dufferin County roads remain closed due to treacherous travel conditions. Those with plans to travel through the area urged to please change plans.
    All Dufferin County roads remain closed under order from Ontario Provincial Police due to ongoing treacherous travel conditions. Travel is extremely dangerous, with zero visibility, drifting snow and ice in many areas.
    Dec 24, 2022
  • Amaranth Significant Weather Event - December 23 2022

    Pursuant to s.16.9 of O.Reg. 239/02 as amended, the Township of Amaranth is declaring a Significant Weather Event in respect to blowing snow and reduced visibility, starting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd, 2022 and continuing until further notice. Users of the roads in the Township are advised to avoid any unnecessary travel and to use caution if doing so. 
    Dec 23, 2022
  • Office Closure - December Holidays 2022

    Due to the inclement weather expected on Friday, the Municipal office will be closed. 

    Please stay safe and be mindful of the developing weather. Avoid any unnecessary travel and drive according to the weather conditions.
    Dec 22, 2022
  • Updated Notice - Bridge 2 Closure

    Further to the Bridge Closure Notice issued on July 15, 2022, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited and the Township of Amaranth are providing notice to update those affected by the closure of Bridge 2.
    Dec 22, 2022
  • 2022-2023 Holiday Waste Collection

    There will be NO waste collection on Monday, December 26th due to Boxing Day. Please place all Garbage, Blue Boxes & Green Bins at your curb ONE DAY LATER next week. Double Up by placing up to TWO un-tagged bags of garbage at the curb on your collection day between December 27th – December 30th. 
    Dec 20, 2022
  • Home Energy Savings Workshop

    Westminster United Church 247 Broadway Street Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z5

    Join energy experts Adam and Stephen Dixon from Know Energy to discover the simple actions you can take to reduce your climate impact, unlock savings, and increase comfort in your home this winter.
    Nov 21, 2022
  • 2022 Inauguration Day
    Thank you for attending the Inauguration Ceremony November 16, 2022. Welcome to the Township of Amaranth Council Members.
    Nov 18, 2022
  • Fence Viewers Appointment - 3 Positions

    The Township of Amaranth will receive applications for the position of Fence Viewers. The Line Fences Act provides a procedure, administered by the local municipality, for resolving line fence disputes between adjoining properties. 
    Nov 17, 2022
  • Remembrance Day 2022
    Grand Valley Remembrance Day Ceremony - Grand Valley Cenotaph, November 11, 2022 @ 10:30am. In the event of severe weather, the service will be held in the Grand River Room at the Grand Valley & District Community Centre, 90 Main Street North.
    Nov 10, 2022
  • Inauguration Meeting - November 16 2022

    On Wednesday November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. the Council of The Township of Amaranth will hold a public Inauguration meeting at the Municipal Office.

    Members of the public are invited to attend the Inauguration Meeting. 
    Nov 09, 2022
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