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A Pastoral Locale To Live, Work, And Play

Just East Of The Soo
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Laird Election 2026 Unofficial Candidate List Now Available

On: May 12, 2026
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Tickets On Sale Now: Country Night At Bar River Hall On June 6, 2026

On: May 8, 2026
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Council Sets Dates For “Spring Clean-Up 2026”

On: May 7, 2026
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Candidate Information Session On June 1, 2026

On: May 2, 2026
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Nominations Now Open For The 2026 Municipal Election

On: May 1, 2026
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Spring Clean-Up Days

Saturday May 23, 2026 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday May 24, 2026 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During these days, household waste may be disposed of at no charge.We kindly ask that everyone breaks down cardboard boxes before placing them in the recycling bins - boxes left intact take up excess space and are considered contamination, which can increase costs for taxpayers.

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Website Updates

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  • Public Notice - Government Road Ditching Project (PDF)
  • March 19, 2026 Council Minutes (PDF)
  • April 21, 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda (PDF) and Addendum (PDF)
  • April 16, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda (PDF) and Addendum (PDF)
  • February 19, 2026 Council Minutes (PDF)

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Disposal Site

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Disposal Site Hours
(Year Round)

Wednesdays
3 pm to 7 pm

Saturdays
9 am to 5 pm

More Information
Disposal Site Webpage
Recycling Program Webpage

Important
Please break down all boxes before putting them in the cardboard recycling bin.

Notices & Announcements

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Public Notices:

  • Reduced Load Restriction in place on all Laird Township roads.
  • Government Road Ditching Project

Upcoming Dates:

  • Office Closure - May 18 (Victoria Day)
  • Next Council Meeting - May 21
  • Spring Clean-Up Days - May 23 & 24

Current Laird Council

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Mayor
Shawn Evoy

Councilors
Todd Rydall
Matthew Frolick
Wayne Junor
Bradley Shewfelt

Current Council Page
Current Council

Council Meetings

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Regular Meetings
The 3rd Thursday of each month.

Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 21 , 2026 6 p.m.
at the Laird Township Council Chambers

Next Regular Meeting Agenda
Not Yet Available

Council Meetings Information Page
Council Meetings

Council Agendas & Minutes

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All agendas and minutes are
located here:
Council Agendas & Minutes Webpage

Council Notes

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Council has set disposal site hours for spring clean-up days as:
Saturday May 23, 2026
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
and
Sunday May 24, 2026
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Recycling Program

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New Recycling Program

Please use the link below to explore the new and expanded recycling program which came into effect on January 1, 2026:

Recycling - Laird Township
Recycling Program List PDF

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

Election 2026

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For detailed election information,
please see:
Municipal Election 2026

Reduced Loads In Effect

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Reduced Load Restrictions in Effect

Seasonal reduced load restrictions of 5 tonnes per axle are now in effect on Township roads to help protect road infrastructure during the spring thaw.

Please watch for posted signage and ensure vehicles comply with the applicable weight limits.

Restrictions will remain in place until further notice, depending on weather and road conditions.

Thank you for helping protect our roads!

Public Notice

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Public Notice - Government Road Ditching

The Township of Laird will be completing ditching work along the west side of Government Road, from Knox Church to the Government Road Bridge, beginning June 8, 2026.

Property owners with entrances along this section of Government Road are reminded that all entrances must have an approved culvert installed.

Please read the entire Public Notice here:
Public Notice - Ditching (PDF)

All Township Roads

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About Laird Township

  • Population: 1,121
  • Land Area: 102 km2 (39 sq mi)
  • Median Age: 50.4
  • Median Income: $103,000
  • Number of Dwellings: 560
  • Source: Wikipedia

Accessibility Compliance

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Accessibility Compliance
(Updated December 4, 2023)
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2020-11-03

Township Of Laird
3 Pumpkin Point Road, RR#4
Echo Bay, Ontario, Canada
P0S 1C0

Email: info@lairdtownship.ca

Phone: (705) 248-2395
Fax: (705) 248-1138

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