Canada Post Strike Update and Information

Due to the Canada Post labour disruption, please review the following notices to help maintain continuity of service:

Lakefield Water and Sewer, Tax and other Bills and Payments:

• To find out your balance owing, login to your Virtual Town Hall account, email info@selwyntownship.ca or call 705-292-9507
• Do not put your bill payment in the mail. Instead, use other payment options such as:
  • at your financial institutions (you must pay before the due date to use this option)
  • on-line banking (through your bank or financial institution’s on-line portal)
  • in person at the Municipal Office (please note credit cards are not accepted)
  • drop box at the Municipal Office (1310 Centre Line)
  • Online credit card payments – service charges apply

Payment methods vary by bill type, for full details please visit our Payment Options page.

To avoid billing interruptions in the future, we encourage you to sign up for:

• Paperless billing through Virtual Town Hall - a safe, secure and free online tool that allows you to receive your bills online
• Pre-authorized payments - applications continue to be accepted and will be set up for 2025. Applications can be found online: Property tax or Water and Sewer (Lakefield Only) or through your Virtual Town Hall account.

Vendor/Invoice Payment:

Printed cheques will be held at the Township Office for pickup during the Canada Post Strike. To avoid delay in receiving future payments, please sign up for direct deposit.

Building and Planning Department:

During the labour disruption, public notices for Committee of Adjustment and Zoning By-law Amendments will be posted online and will be hand delivered depending on quantity. Please refer to the Council Calendar for details on these meetings.

For Building and Septic applications, please visit the Building Services page for in person and online information.