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Social Services

Online Services from the Office of the Registrar General

You might be surprised by what's available through the Service Ontario Website. They offer online services including:

  • Register a baby using the Newborn Registration Service
  • Apply for Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates
  • Online Status Checking to quickly reference the status of recent birth, death or marriage certificate requests
  • Change of Name Wizard to find helpful information about the ways to change a name

Child Care

The Day Nurseries Act

Licensed child care in Ontario is regulated by the Provincial Government under the Day Nurseries Act. The Day Nurseries Act regulates and sets minimum standards for such things as staff to child ratios, health and safety, outdoor playground space, indoor space and staff qualifications.
To find out more about the Day Nurseries Act and the Provincial role in child care you can access the Ministry of Children & Youth Website.
Parents who wish to contact the Ministry of Children & Youth Services (MCYS) about any aspect of their child's care, may call toll free at 1-866-821-7770.

Canada Post Strike

Canada Post mail service to and from the Township of Zorra has been interrupted due to the postal strike. For time-sensitive documents, there is a 24-hour mail slot outside of the Zorra Municipal Centre located at 163 Brock Street in Thamesford. 

A regular instalment of taxes is due on October 31, 2025. Property owners are responsible for ensuring payments are received at our office by the due date in order to avoid a penalty. Please visit our Finance page for payment options.