Laird Township Municipal Information
Public Notices
Notice of Adoption – Township of Laird Adopts Joint Official Plan
Posted October 29, 2026
The Township of Laird adopted the new Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area on October 15, 2026, by By-law 2097-26. The Official Plan will now be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the approval authority, for review and decision. Please use the links below to read the Notice of Adoption.
Notice of Adoption – Township of Laird Adopts Joint Official Plan: PDF version of Notice of Adoption – Township of Laird Adopts Joint Official Plan (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Notice of Adoption – Township of Laird Adopts Joint Official Plan
Related: By-law 2097-26 – Adoption of Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area (HTML)
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 Point 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
Outcome: By-law 2097-26 – Adoption of Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area: PDF version of By-law 2097-26 – Adoption of Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area (opens in a new tab) HTML version of By-law 2097-26 – Adoption of Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area (see also the earlier Official Plan Open House Notice: PDF version of Official Plan Open House Notice (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Official Plan Open House Notice)
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
Council Special Meeting
Posted May 29, 2026
There will be a Special Council Meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. to take place at the Laird Fairgrounds – Laird International Raceway.
Special Council Meeting Agenda – June 3, 2026: PDF version of Special Council Meeting Agenda – June 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Special Council Meeting Agenda – June 3, 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
Fairgrounds Gazebo Receives Trillium Foundation Grant
Posted June 30, 2024
Media Release – Trillium Grant for the Laird Fairgrounds Gazebo: PDF version of Media Release – Trillium Grant for the Laird Fairgrounds Gazebo (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Media Release – Trillium Grant for the Laird Fairgrounds Gazebo
Archived Notices
These older notices are kept for reference only. Dates, hours and other details in them may no longer be current.
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 (November 2020)
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.
October 2020 Newsletter
Posted October 26, 2020
The October 2020 Newsletter has been posted to the Newsletters page but can also be viewed here:
Township Newsletter – October 2020: PDF version of Township Newsletter – October 2020 (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Township Newsletter – October 2020
Notice To Residents From Mayor and Council
Posted March 31, 2020
The Township would like to keep everyone up to date on municipal activities, services and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please read the full message by clicking the link below:
Notice to Residents from Mayor and Council (March 2020): PDF version of Notice to Residents from Mayor and Council (March 2020) (opens in a new tab)
Share Shed Closed (March 2020)
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 Coronavirus 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.
Public Open House For A New Official Plan
Posted March 28, 2019
Notice of a Public Open House for a New Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area. Please use the link below to read the Notice:
Official Plan Open House Notice: PDF version of Official Plan Open House Notice (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Official Plan Open House Notice
Load Restrictions
Posted March 23, 2019
Load Restrictions will be in place on Laird Township’s roads
Effective Monday, March 25, 2019
until further notice.
Bylaw 955-14
Posted November 5, 2018
Bylaw 955-14 governing size, placement and payment of culverts within municipal ditches can be viewed here:
By-law 955-14: PDF version of By-law 955-14 (opens in a new tab) HTML version of By-law 955-14
September 2018 Newsletter
Posted September 26, 2018
The September 2018 Newsletter can be viewed here:
September 2018 Newsletter: PDF version of September 2018 Newsletter (opens in a new tab)
Notice Of Poll
Posted September 26, 2018
The 2018 Municipal Election Notice Of Poll can be viewed here:
Notice of Poll – 2018 Municipal Election: PDF version of Notice of Poll – 2018 Municipal Election (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Notice of Poll – 2018 Municipal Election
Township of Laird Accessibility Policy
Posted June 15, 2018
UPDATED – The above policy has been updated and posted
on the Laird Township Website
Accessibility Policy: PDF version of Accessibility Policy (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Accessibility Policy
TOWNSHIP OF LAIRD POLICY – Providing Goods, Services or Facilities to People with Disabilities
Posted June 15, 2018
UPDATED – The above policy has been updated and posted
on the Laird Township Website
Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities Policy: PDF version of Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities Policy (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities Policy
June 2018 Newsletter
Posted June 15, 2018
The June 2018 Newsletter has been posted to the “Newsletters” page
or
June 2018 Newsletter: PDF version of June 2018 Newsletter (opens in a new tab)
Notice Of Bylaw Passing
Posted April 28, 2018
Township of Laird NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW 992-18
regarding Storage Containers, also referred to as C-cans and Freight Containers.
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.
Memorial Auction in support of Sault Ste. Marie Cancer Clinic
Laird Fairgrounds, Saturday, June 23, 2018, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Donations of quality items would be appreciated!
Charity Auction: PDF version of Charity Auction (opens in a new tab) HTML version of Charity Auction
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:
- Ask requester for his/her information.
- Advise property owner that this person(s) is requesting information on his/her property.
- Request that property owner reply to requester with property information, if they so wish.
Mailboxes On Township Roads
Read the Township’s notice about mailboxes placed along Township roads: