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Dog Tags for 2025 are available online. See "On-Line Forms" below.
Reminder - Glass is not accepted at our recycling; please put all glass in regular garbage.
Introducing the new "Laird Heritage Centre" website! See below for link and more information.
Fire Permits for 2025 are available online. See "On-Line Forms" below.
Reminder - Used propane tanks are not accepted at the Laird Township Landfill/Dump.
The speed limit on all Laird Township roads is 60 km/hour. Please be a responsible and caring citizen - don't speed.

Welcome To Laird Township

Load Restrictions Now In Effect

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Effective March 14, 2025

Load restrictions within the Township of Laird are now in place. Vehicles with weight over 5 tonnes per axle are prohibited from travelling over municipal roads to protect these roads during spring thaw, when road damage is most likely to occur. The load restriction is in place until further notice.

Recent Website Updates

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  • Posted February 20, 2025 Council Minutes
  • Posted March 13, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda
  • Posted March 2025 Township Newsletter
  • Posted Annual Report 2024
  • Posted "What's Up Doc" March Newsletter
  • Posted Council Term Plan 2025

On-Line Forms

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  • 2025 Fire Permit Form
  • 2025 Dog Tag Form
  • Report An Issue/Complaint Form
  • Request Form Under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Notices & Announcements

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Media Release: . . . Fairgrounds Gazebo Trillium Grant

Upcoming Dates:
April 11: Interim Tax Due Date
April 17: Next Council Meeting
April 24: Deadline For Student Summer Job Applications

2024 Annual Report

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2024 Annual Report Now Available

On behalf of Council, Staff, and the Committee volunteers of the Township of Laird we would like to provide some highlights of our activities during the past year, 2024, which we hope communicate the efforts, outcomes, and achievements of the 40-plus individuals that work cooperatively to keep the Township of Laird functioning effectively. View the 2024 Annual Report here:
2024 Annual Report

Also see Council Term priorities for 2025:
Council Term Plan 2025

Student Summer Jobs Available In Laird Township

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Laird Township is Hiring Summer Students

Heritage Program Assistant:
Successful candidate will work alongside staff to upload photos and information for the Township museum.
Recreation Program Assistant:
Successful candidates will work in conjunction with the Township of Macdonald, Meredith, and Aberdeen Additional to plan, provide and implement Summer Camps for Children along with soccer and baseball programs.
Grounds Keeper Assistant:
Successful candidate will work with our Township Grounds Manager performing grounds keeper duties throughout the Township.

Positions run approximately 8 weeks for eligible candidates 15 - 30 years of age. Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 to:
Email: info@lairdtownship.ca OR Drop off at: Township of Laird, 3 Pumpkin Point Road, Echo Bay, ON P0S 1C0

Library Boxes

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Take A Book/Leave A Book!
Three Locations Will Have Our
New Library Boxes:

Laird Township Hall on Pumpkin Point Road

Mailboxes at Neebish Road/Finns' Bay Road

Bar River Hall on Lapish Road

Laird Heritage Centre

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Laird Museum Online
The extensive digital version of our entire museum collection! Explore Laird as never before with school, church, farming, industry, social progress and detailed family histories from as far back as 1874.

Visit Us:
https://www.lairdheritagecentre.ca

We’re On Facebook!

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Laird Facebook Page
Laird Township is now on Facebook. This is a Council Approved account that is directed by the Township Office Staff, so be sure to Follow us for any official news and information directly from us!

Our Facebook Page:
Township of Laird

Council Meetings

Regular Meetings
The 3rd Thursday of each month.

Next Meeting
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6 p.m.
at the Laird Township Council Chambers

Next Meeting Agenda
Not Yet Available

Council Meetings Information Page
Council Meetings

Laird Township Newsletters

Get early access to Laird Township & Recreation Committee Newsletters delivered to your inbox!

Disposal Site

Disposal Site Hours
(Year Round)
Wednesdays
3 pm to 7 pm
Saturdays
9 am to 5 pm

Recent Council Minutes

  • February 20, 2025
  • January 16, 2025
  • December 19, 2024
  • November 21, 2024
  • October 17, 2024
  • September 19, 2024
  • August 15, 2024
  • August 13, 2024
  • July 18, 2024
  • June 27, 2024

Laird Township Boards And Committees Information

Boards And Committees

Laird Township currently operates with one main board (Main Recreation Committee) with 9 sub-committees/boards beneath it.

See
Committees And Boards 2025
for full list of committee and board members

Main Recreation Committee

Regular Meetings
The last Tuesday
of every month

Next Meeting
No Date Set

Next Meeting Agenda
Not Yet Available

Volunteer!

Our committees and boards could
always use more volunteers!
Take a seat and be a part of the team!

If you would like to join a committee
or board, please contact the Township
Office and they will direct you on
the next steps.

Laird Committees

Main Recreation Committee
Bar River Community Centre Committee
G.W. Evoy Memorial Rink Committee
Laird Fairgrounds Committee
Laird Hall Committee
Pumpkin Point Park Committee
Finns' Bay Wharf Committee
Laird Heritage Committee

Laird Community Events

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Discover what's going
on in and around Laird
Community Events Page

Laird Township Senior Services

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The Trefry Centre in Richards Landing provides services for seniors and persons with a disability in Laird Township.
For more information, visit their website: Trefry Centre Website
Current Trefry Newsletter: What's Up Doc March 2025

Current Laird Council

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Mayor
Shawn Evoy

Councilors
Todd Rydall
Matthew Frolick
Wayne Junor
Bradley Shewfelt

Muncipal Election Information And Voting Results Page
Municipal Election 2022

Glass Not Accepted At Recycling

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Friendly reminder GLASS is NOT accepted as a recyclable by the recycling provider and therefore residents are requested to put glass in with their regular garbage. Staff is working on transitioning into a new Blue Box Program that will include glass, however, the transition will not take place until 2025. If anything changes before 2025 a notice will be provided in a newsletter and at the Waste Disposal Site.

Laird Emergency Plan

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Get Prepared

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Be ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to help yourself and others. Understand the risks in Laird Township, create a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit.

Get more information at:
Laird Emergency Plan Page

Common Forms

  • Report An Issue/Complaint Form
  • Build/Demolish Permit Form
  • Property Severances, Lot Additions and Easements

Recreation Links

  • Pumpkinfest 2024
  • Centennial Park
  • Bar River Community Centre
  • Township Hall
  • Fairgrounds

Township Services

  • Solemnization Service
  • Dog Catcher
  • Disposal Site
  • Building Inspector
  • Building Permits

Recent Newsletters

  • March 2025 Township Newsletter
  • December Seasons Greetings Newsletter
  • November 2024 Township Newsletter
  • Mid-September Township Newsletter
  • September 2024 Township Newsletter

All Township Roads

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About Laird Township

  • Population: 1,047
  • Land Area: 102 km2 (39 sq mi)
  • Median Age: 48
  • Median Income: $87,680
  • Number of Dwellings: 527
  • Source: Wikipedia

Accessibility Compliance

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Accessibility Compliance
(Updated December 4, 2023)
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