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The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce the return of free Seniors Skating at the Ennismore Community Centre and the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre for the 2026-27 skating season, made possible through the generous support of local sponsors - Swish Maintenance, Blue Diamond Window Cleaning and Hendren Funeral Homes - a Division of Opus Tribute Group.

The Township of Selwyn celebrated the grand re-opening of the arena at the Ennismore Community Centre today, marking the completion of a major renewal project that will help ensure the facility continues to serve the community for years to come.

The grand re-opening brought together residents, community members, local officials and project partners to celebrate the renewed arena. The event included remarks from MPP Dave Smith, Nancy Clark, Director of External Relations for Hydro One Networks Inc. (Hydro One) and Township of Selwyn Mayor Sherry Senis, followed by a FREE public skate. 

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.

On Friday, MPP Dave Smith was with representatives from the Selwyn Township for the celebration of the official opening of Jude’s Joy Inclusive Playground at Ennismore Waterfront Park. The grand opening brought together members of the community, project partners, donors, volunteers and families to celebrate the completion of this long-awaited project and the creation of a welcoming, accessible destination where children and families can plan, connect and enjoy the outdoors together.

Effective immediately, the Selwyn Fire Department has lifted the Total Burn Ban that was issued on July 16, 2026, due to hazardous air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario.

With air quality and fire conditions improving, residents may resume open-air burning in accordance with the Township’s Open-Air Burning By-law. Residents are reminded that all burning must be conducted safely and responsibly, and that all requirements outlined in the by-law must be followed. The Open-Air Burning By-law can be found at selwyntownship.ca/FireDepartment.

The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce the retirement of Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer R. Lane Vance and the appointment of Amanda Mellegers, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), as the Township’s new Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer.

Effective immediately, the Selwyn Township Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban until further notice due to hazardous air quality cause by smoke from the wildfires in Northern Ontario.

The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce an important leadership transition within the Selwyn Fire Department following the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Gord Jopling. The Township is also pleased to announce the appointment of current Deputy Fire Chief Howard Jinkerson as the new Fire Chief.

The Township of Selwyn is pleased to announce an upcoming senior staff transition, marking both the retirement of a long-serving municipal leader and the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer.

After more than 37 years of dedicated service in the municipal sector, Chief Administrative Officer Janice Lavalley will be retiring from the Township of Selwyn effective June 30, 2026. Her commitment and legacy of knowledge and leadership have made a lasting impact on the organization and the community it serves.