Township Newsletter – September 2026

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

September 2026

2026 Ontario Municipal & School Board Elections

Laird Township residents will head to the polls this fall for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections. Election Day is Monday, October 26, 2026, with an Advance Poll on Saturday, October 17. For details on voting, eligibility, and the election process, please visit lairdtownship.ca or contact the Municipal Office at (705) 248-2395.

Certified Candidates for the 2026 Election

The nomination period for the 2026 Municipal Election ran from May 1 to August 21. All required forms and fees were submitted, and the Clerk has officially certified the following candidates for the offices listed below.

For Office of Mayor (1 seat):

For Office of Councillor (4 seats):

PRELIMINARY LIST OF ELECTORS

The Preliminary List of Electors (PLE), prepared as required under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, will be available for viewing in the office of the Municipal Clerk commencing on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Electors should examine the list to ensure their names and relevant information are correctly shown. The Preliminary List may be amended between September 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 inclusive during regular office hours and on October 26, 2026 (Election Day) until 8:00 p.m. Applications for additions, corrections or deletions from the list may be made by an elector by completing and filing a form obtained from the Municipal Clerk’s office.

No person shall use information obtained from the Preliminary List of Electors except for election purposes.

Seasonal Grounds Manager – Now Hiring

The Township of Laird is hiring a Seasonal Grounds Manager to start immediately for end-of-season training. Full duties begin May 2027. This seasonal role runs May–October (approx. 800 hours, full-time in summer).

Duties: Mowing and trimming municipal properties, minor building/equipment repairs, chainsaw use, and supervising the summer student. Mileage paid for transporting equipment.

Qualifications: Grade 12, related experience, garden tractor operation, chainsaw certification, minor repair skills, reliable vehicle.

Apply by: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Email clerk@lairdtownship.ca or drop off at 3 Pumpkin Point Road West.

More details available at lairdtownship.ca

Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 19, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Meet over 60 area artists and artisans at the 24th annual Sylvan Circle Artist and Artisan Tour.

You will find one-of-a-kind creations at community and township halls between Echo Bay and Bruce mines.

Free Admission

See sylvancircle.ca for map and details.

Laird Hall Committee will be offering a Morning Coffee Break from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Laird Hall

4th Annual Motor Sports Swap Meet

Laird Fairgrounds on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Entry fee $5.00 or 2 non-perishable food items for the local food bank.

Vendor spaces: $40.00 pre-registration or $50.00 day-of.

To reserve a space, contact Bert (705) 254-9079 or email gagne413@gmail.com.

5th Annual Laird Pumpkin Fest

WHO: Everyone Welcome

WHERE: LAIRD FAIRGROUNDS

127 Lake George Road East

WHEN: September 26, 2026

WHAT: Competitions

Tractor Parade LARGEST Pumpkin Competition Best Carved Pumpkin Best Painted Pumpkin Food Games & Prizes Entertainment Great Pumpkin Round-Up Lawnmower Races Farm Animal Display Craft Vendors Pumpkin Pies

WHY: FUN and Community Involvement

TIME: 10am – 3pm

FEE: By donation, or non perishable food item

Bar River Hall Fall Turkey Supper – October 3, 2026

Doors Open 5:00 p.m., Dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 (advance only); children 5 and under free.

Limited tickets available through the Hall Facebook Page (Bar River Community Hall & GW Evoy Rink) or by calling/texting Heather at (705) 257-8508.

Volunteers are needed-contact Heather to help out!