Tiny Township - Storm Update

Termination of Significant Weather Event

The Township of Tiny is pleased to advise that the Significant Weather Event declaration issued on March 28, 2025, has been lifted. 

The township will now revert back to the requirements detailed in the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways under Ontario Regulation 239/02. 

Power has been restored to most areas of Tiny, with some pockets still without electricity. Staff continue to work with Hydro One to receive updates regarding those without power and are hopeful they will be back online soon. 

All roads have now reopened, and all recreation programs have resumed. 

Brush Collection 

The County of Simcoe has increased brush collection services in response to the ice storm. From April 7 – 25 only brush will be accepted curbside, not bagged leaf and yard waste or bagged brush. 

For curbside collection, brush must be prepared as follows:

• Bundles should be secured with natural twine
• Bundles should be no larger than 2 meters in length and 30 cm in diameter
• Individual branches should not exceed 7 cm in diameter
• Branches should not exceed 2 meters in length
• Logs are not accepted at the curb
• Bundles should not exceed 20 kgs

The County of Simcoe is also opening several waste drop-off facilities on extra days for brush only. All facilities will maintain their regular hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and will be open on their usual days. New brush drop-off locations will also be temporarily opened to support areas that experienced significant damage.  

For more information about extended hours and locations for brush drop off including over the Easter Long Weekend, visit www.simcoe.ca/waste.  

Safety Reminders 

• Tiny Rail Trail has multiple trees down blocking the trail in several locations. Residents and visitors are asked to avoid using the trails until the township completes cleanup along the trail. 
• Downspouts and sump pumps cannot be diverted into ditches, onto, or across township roadways. This water diversion can lead to flooding and road damage. 
• If you are using a generator, remember that they should only be operated outside in a well-ventilated area. 
• Please be patient as crews continue to cleanup fallen trees and debris, as we anticipate that this may take several weeks. 

Programs, Meetings, and Payments

All recreation programs have resumed. Some registration, meeting, and payment dates have been postponed due to the ice storm: 

• Summer Day Camp registration is rescheduled to Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 12 p.m. 
• The Spring/Summer Recreation and Activity Guide publishing date will be moved from Thursday, April 3, 2025, to Monday, April 7, 2025. 
• Registration for Spring/Summer programs will be moved from 12 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, to Thursday, April 10, 2025. 
• General Community Garden plot registration opens at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
• The Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 2 p.m.
• The tax due date is extended to Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Penalties will not apply to any payments received by end of day Wednesday. 
• The date to purchase dog tags has been extended to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, and non-resident parking permits will open for purchase at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Looking Forward

We recognize that the last week has been challenging for many of our residents, and wanted to provide some items to look forward to as we enter the spring season: 

Register online for this free program designed to help older adults with navigating technology by visiting www.tiny.ca/playportal. 

Tiny Township Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt 

Location: Perkinsfield Park

Date: April 18, 2025 

Times: 

BBQ and Registration: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Egg Hunt: 12 p.m. 

Bring your own bag/basket and a donation for the food bank!

Coffee and Connect 

Location: Wyebridge Community Centre, Gymnasium 

Date: Tuesday, April 8 (runs for 6 Weeks)

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.