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Township Of LairdMunicipal Website

Township of Laird
3 Pumpkin Point Road
R.R. #4
Echo Bay, Ontario
Canada
P0S 1C0
Township Office – (705) 248-2395
Township Fax – (705) 248-1138
Email - info@lairdtownship.ca

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Dog Tags for 2023 are available online. See "On-Line Forms" below.
Fire Permits for 2023 are available online. See "On-Line Forms" below.
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.

Recent Webpage Updates

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  • Posted December 15, 2022, Council Minutes
  • Posted Recreation December 20, 2022, Minutes
  • Posted January 2023 Recreation Newsletter
  • Posted January 2023 Township Newsletter
  • Posted November 17, 2022, Council Minutes
  • New Page: Muncipal Election 2022

On-Line Forms


  • 2023 Fire Permit Form
  • 2023 Dog Tag Form
  • Registered Concern/Information Form

Notices/Announcements


- February 4, 2023: Laird Winter Carnival
- February 17, 2023: Tax Due Date
- February 23, 2023: Next Council Meeting

Laird Township Winter Carnival

Saturday, February 4, 2023
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

G.W. Evoy Memorial Outdoor Rink
14 Lapish Road
(Adjacent to the Bar River Community Centre)

*** Skating Races, Curling Contest, Crosscut Log Sawing, Nail Driving, Face Painting, Obstacle Course, Spot Prizes

There will be light food and beverages available, come out meet your neighbors and have fun.

Newsletter Crossword Answer

Use the link below to get the answer to the
Recreation Committee January Newsletter crossword puzzle:

Crossword Answer

G.W. Evoy Memorial Outdoor Rink

Now OPEN For The Season

14 Lapish Road
(Adjacent to the Bar River Community Centre)

Public Skating Hours

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Evenings 7pm – 10 pm

Sunday
Afternoons 1 pm – 4pm

Public Hockey Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Evenings 7 pm – 10 pm

Saturday
Afternoons 1pm – 4 pm

Rink Phone Numbers

For any rink-related issues, please contact:
Township Office (705) 248-2395
or
Shawn Evoy at (705) 945-1869

Council Meetings

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Regular Meetings
The 3rd Thursday of each month.

Next Meeting
February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
At Laird Township Council Chambers

Agenda
Special February 1, 2023 Agenda

Council Meetings Information Page
Council Meetings

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Laird Township Newsletters

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Disposal Site

Disposal Site Hours
(Year Round)

Wednesdays
3 pm to 7 pm
Saturdays
9 am to 5 pm

Recent Council Minutes

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  • December 15, 2022
  • November 17, 2022
  • November 10, 2022
  • October 20, 2022
  • September 28, 2022
  • September 15, 2022
  • August 18, 2022
  • July 21, 2022
  • June 16, 2022

Volunteer Opportunities In Laird Township – We Could Use Your Help!

Township Committees

Council is looking to fill committee member vacancies on the Laird Hall Committee, Pumpkin Point Park Committee, and the Finns’ Bay Wharf Committee. Meetings are held 2-4 times a year. If you would like to learn more and/or put your name forward for one of the committees please contact the office at (705) 248-2395.

Trefry Centre (Senior Services)

The "Adult Day Out" program needs volunteers! Enjoy spending time with seniors? . . . Consider volunteering for our Day Out program in Echo Bay (Wednesdays) or Bruce Station (Tuesdays). For more details call 705-246-0036.

Tax Due Dates

The upcoming property tax due dates are:

February 17, 2023
and April 14, 2023

Municipal Election 2022

Mayor
Shawn Evoy

Councilors
Todd Rydall
Matthew Frolick
Wayne Junor
Edward Lapish

Muncipal Election Information And Voting Results Page
Municipal Election 2022

Glass Not Accepted At Recycling

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.

Emergency Preparedness

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 your area, create a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit.

Get more information at:
Government Of Canada Get Prepared Website

Common Forms

  • Fire Permit Form
  • Registered Concern/Information Form
  • Build/Demolish Permit Form
  • Property Severances, Lot Additions and Easements

Recreation Links

  • Recreation Committee Minutes
  • Centennial Park
  • Bar River Community Centre
  • Bird Watching Station
  • Township Hall
  • Fairgrounds

Township Services

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

Recent Newsletters

  • January 2023 Recreation Newsletter
  • January 2023 Township Newsletter
  • Christmas 2022 Newsletter
  • November 2022 Newsletter
  • October 2022 Newsletter
  • September 2022 Newsletter

Laird Community Events

Discover what's going
on in and around Laird
Here

Senior Services

The Dr. Harold S Trefry Memorial Centre in Richard's Landing provides programs and services to seniors and persons with disabilities throughout the area (including Laird Township) that allows them to live independently in their own homes.

Their Newsletter is called "What's Up Doc".  The latest newsletter is:

February 2023 What's Up Doc

Their Website: Trefry Centre

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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