Laird Township Municipal Information

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Public Notices

Notice Of Public Meeting – New Official Plan

Posted September 20, 2026

The statutory public meeting for the review and adoption of the Official Plan will be held on: October 15, 2026 at 5 pm, Located at: Township of Laird Office, 3 Pumpkin Road West, Echo Bay, ON, P0S 1C0
Notice of Public Meeting – New Official Plan:   PDF version of Notice of Public Meeting – New Official Plan (opens in a new tab)    HTML version of Notice of Public Meeting – New Official Plan
Full public notice and related documents:   Public Notice – Planning Board

Annual Road Tour

Posted August 21, 2026

Annual Road Tour on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Take Notice that the Township of Laird Council members, the Road Superintendent and the Clerk Administrator will be conducting the annual tour of the Township roads. The purpose of the tour is to review locations identified by the Road Superintendent and to consider any road concerns submitted by residents.
Public Notice – Annual Road Tour 2026:   PDF version of Public Notice – Annual Road Tour 2026 (opens in a new tab)    HTML version of Public Notice – Annual Road Tour 2026

Half-Load Restrictions Have Been Lifted

Posted May 25, 2026

Please be advised that half-load restrictions have now been lifted across the Township. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping protect our roads during the thaw season.

Government Road Ditching Project

Posted April 29, 2026

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 – Government Road Ditching Project:   PDF version of Public Notice – Government Road Ditching Project (opens in a new tab)    HTML version of Public Notice – Government Road Ditching Project

Laird Township Notice Of Retirement/Succession

Posted January 29, 2021

Laird Township’s Clerk, Phyllis MacKay will be retiring, November 26, 2021. Jennifer Errington is promoted to the position of Clerk, Rhonda Crozier is now the Treasurer and Brenda Aelick is the Administrative Assistant. All persons in this succession plan are very experienced employees, understand municipal governance, and will be positive assets to the township.

Township Office Restrictions

Posted November 13, 2020

The Laird Township office is closed to the public but those persons who need to come in, just ring the door bell and staff will admit, one person at a time. Masks required. Staff remain available by email, telephone and fax to assist you. In addition, the drop-box at the front of the municipal office is available to receive any correspondence (applications, payments, etc.). Information on services and contact details remain available online at lairdtownship.ca.

Share Shed Closed

Posted November 13, 2020

The Share-Shed needs volunteers in order to reopen with Covid-19 procedures in place. If interested in helping, contact the municipal office.

Share Shed Closed

Posted March 23, 2020

Due to the need to follow the advice of medical experts on avoiding non-essential contact during the ongoing concern over COVID-19, the share-shed at the waste disposal site will be closed to the public, until further notice. Your understanding of this matter, instituted for the safety of staff, is appreciated.

Township Office Closed

Posted March 19, 2020

Due to the need to follow the advice of medical experts on avoiding non-essential contact during the ongoing concern over COVID-19, The Township of Laird municipal office will be closed to the public until further notice. Staff remain available by email, telephone and fax to assist you. In addition the drop-box at the front of the municipal office is available to receive any correspondence (applications, payments, etc.). Information on services and contact details remain available online at lairdtownship.ca.

Need Assistance During The Coronovirus Pandemic?

Posted March 19, 2020

If you or your family requires assistance during the current COVID-19 pandemic, please call the municipal office (705-248-2395) and we will attempt to arrange for help.

Load Restrictions

Posted March 23, 2019

Load Restrictions will be in place on Laird Townships Roads
Effective Monday, March 25, 2019
until further notice.

Candidate Information Workshop

Posted April 5, 2018

What does it take to run for council? What should I know before I run? What rules, regulations & laws govern my actions as an elected official?
CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOP
Wednesday April 25, 2018, at 7:00pm
Bruce Mines Community Hall
Free Event. No registration required.

Candidate Information Workshop Notice:   PDF version of Candidate Information Workshop Notice (opens in a new tab)

Freight Container Bylaw Meeting

Posted March 22, 2018

A public meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at the municipal office regarding consideration of an amendment to the Township’s comprehensive zoning by-law with respect to Freight Containers (regulate the location, length and width).

Notice of Public Meeting – Freight Container By-law:   PDF version of Notice of Public Meeting – Freight Container By-law (opens in a new tab)    HTML version of Notice of Public Meeting – Freight Container By-law

Road Restrictions In Place

Posted: March 19, 2018

Load restrictions are now in place for Laird Township roads until further notice. Road signs have been placed.

Recycling Change Notification

The plastic buyer will NOT accept any FILM PLASTIC (No grocery bags, water bottle case plastic, etc.) and NO STYROFOAM of any description (NO meat trays or any packing material of any kind). Aseptic containers, waxy cardboard such as drink boxes and milk cartons (minus the straws), now go in with the paper.

The Class EA Notice – Lapish Bridge Project

To view the Class EA Notice for the Lapish Bridge Project, please click the link below:

Lapish Bridge – Class Environmental Assessment Notice:   PDF version of Lapish Bridge – Class Environmental Assessment Notice (opens in a new tab)    HTML version of Lapish Bridge – Class Environmental Assessment Notice

To view the EA project file for the Lapish Bridge, please click the link below:

Lapish Bridge EA Project File:   PDF version of Lapish Bridge EA Project File (opens in a new tab)

Disposal Site Hours

Effective April 1, 2017 the site will be open year-round on:
Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Administrative Policy Regarding Request For Property Information

It shall be the policy of the Township of Laird to address requests for property information in the following manner:

  1. Ask requester for his/her information.
  2. Advise property owner that this person(s) is requesting information on his/her property.
  3. Request that property owner reply to requester with property information, if they so wish.