ORCA Flood Warning & Lakelands Public Health Statement

April 29, 2026

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) has extended the flood watch for local watercourses until Thursday May 7, 2026. 

During this time, Lakelands Public Health (LPH) is urging residents and business owners to take precautions with the current flooding conditions across the region. 

See more: 

ORCA flood Warning and Watershed Condition Statement

Lakelands Public Health Flood Condition Advisory

Voter Registration

Register to Vote for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

Are you on the Voter's List?

The Municipal and School Board Elections will take place on October 26, 2026

Use Elections Ontario’s Voter Registration Service to confirm, update, add or remove your voter information for provincial and municipal elections, including School Board elections. 

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) remains responsible for collecting information about school support. To update your school support information, visit MPAC’s online School Support tool.

For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, visit our Election Webpage.

Candidates

To be eligible to run in a municipal election, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a citizen of the country
  • Be a resident of the municipality (or meet local residency/property requirements)
  • Not be legally disqualified from holding public office
  • Submit the required nomination forms and fees before the deadlines

  • Mayor
  • Deputy Mayor
  • Councillor at Large 
  • Councillor, Ward 1 (Douro Ward)
  • Councillor, Ward 2 (Douro Ward)

During the Campaign:

  • Register as a candidate with the municipality
  • Promote their platform and ideas
  • Engage with residents through events, social media, and canvassing
  • Participate in debates and public forums
  • Follow election finance and advertising rules

  • Attend Township Council Meetings
  • Vote on Township by-laws and policies
  • Help set budgets and local tax rates
  • Represent the interests of residents
  • Work on community planning and local services

Contact Us

Township of Douro-Dummer
Address: 894 South Street,
P.O. Box 92, Warsaw
Ontario, K0L 3A0

T. 705-652-8392
Toll Free: 1-800-899-8785
F. 705-652-5044

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