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The Township of Douro-Dummer has posted its official 2026 Notice of Election Information, including the candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Members of Council and School Board Trustee positions. The notice also outlines voter eligibility and Voter Help Desk hours.

Applications are now open for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Business Development Stream.

Rural Ontario businesses with 20 employees or less are eligible to apply for up to 35% of eligible costs, up to a maximum of ten-thousand dollars ($10,000.00) in funding. Apply by October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.!

There's lots happening at Douro-Dummer Public Library in September - here is our monthly program calendar and newsletter. 

Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, will be delayed on many roads in the Township, due to a staffing issue. The impacted roads will be collected on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Curbside garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, was missed on several roads in the Township, due to a mechanical issue. The affected roads will be collected on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) and will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed amendment to the Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 10-1996, as amended, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The application has been assigned File Number R-07-26 and the Subject Property is located at 482 Douro First Line.

Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Douro-Dummer has received a complete application for a Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) and will hold a public meeting to consider the proposed amendment to the Township of Douro-Dummer Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 10-1996, as amended, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. The application has been assigned File Number R-08-26 and the Subject Property is located at 103 Douro First Line.

The Township is accepting feedback on the Final Building, Planning and Economic Development Service Review Report until August 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

The Township of Douro-Dummer is currently seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our Recreation Facilities Department as a Seasonal Labourer. 

Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence, including a resume and references no later than 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2026.