Township Newsletter – March 2025

The Corporation of the Township of Laird

Newsletter

GRAND RE-OPENING OF BAR RIVER COMMUNITY HALL

Come celebrate the Bar River Community Hall GRAND RE-OPENING on March 29, 2025, at 5:30 pm for a delicious pasta dinner!

$10 advance tickets ONLY. Tickets are limited and available for purchase through the Hall Facebook Page: Bar River Community Hall & GW Evoy Rink, or by calling or texting Heather at (705) 257-8508.

The Township of Laird received $500,000 from NOHFC to rehabilitate the Bar River Community Hall, with capital improvements to the community center, including a new concrete foundation and interior and exterior renovations.

The Hall is now available for bookings, contact Heather at (705) 257-8508.

2025 Interim Taxes The second installment of the 2025 interim tax bill is due April 11, 2025. If you have not received your bill please contact the office at (705) 248-2395.

The Final tax bill will be mailed out in June, due in two installments: July and September.

Dog Tags

Property owners with dogs can go to the Township website at www.lairdtownship.ca under Forms and Documents section and request a dog tag, at no cost.

Please remember it is unlawful to have your dog running at large and fines of $100 per occurrence may be levied.

The Control of Dogs By-law #2040-25 was adopted on January 16, 2025, the updated by-law includes procedures for potentially dangerous and dangerous dogs and updated fees. The By-law can be viewed on the Township website (www.lairdtownship.ca) or at the office.

UPDATE: Building Permits By-law #2033-24

Building Permit By-law #2033-24 was adopted on November 21, 2024, and came into effect on January 1, 2025. To view the updated building permit fees, the By-law can be viewed on the Laird Township website (www.lairdtownship.ca) or at the office.

Annual Report

The Annual Report is now available on the Township’s website (www.lairdtownship.ca) or contact the office at (705) 248-2395 for a copy. The Annual Report summarizes some of the actions and activities of Council, Staff, and the various committees of Laird Township over the last year.

Trading Post Recycling Depot

The recycling depot located at the Trading Post on Hwy 17, near the St. Joseph Island turnoff, is now closed. However, we continue to have recycling bins at the Laird Waste Disposal Site. The Waste Disposal Site also accepts electronics and batteries. For your convenience, there is a recycling bucket for batteries at the Laird Township office as well.

Load Restrictions Soon in Effect

Reminder that reduced load restrictions will soon be in effect. Please keep an eye out for posted signage to know when the load restrictions are in effect. And remember to securely tarp all loads, it is the law.

Fire Permits

Fire permits ARE required April 1 – October 31. Go to www.lairdtownship.ca to complete the required form online, there is no cost for this service at this time.

Daytime burn permits must be issued by the Fire Chief.

Laird Township is Hiring Summer Students

• Heritage Program Assistant: Successful candidate will work alongside staff to upload photos and information for the Township museum.
• Recreation Program Assistant: Successful candidates will work in conjunction with the Township of Macdonald, Meredith, and Aberdeen Additional to plan, provide and implement Summer Camps for Children along with soccer and baseball programs.
• Grounds Keeper Assistant: Successful candidate will work with our Township Grounds Manager performing grounds keeper duties throughout the Township.

More details on the above jobs can be found at www.lairdtownship.ca or by calling (705) 248-2395. Positions run approximately 8 weeks for eligible candidates 15-30 years of age.

Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025 to:

Email: info@lairdtownship.ca Drop off at:

Township of Laird 3 Pumpkin Point Road Echo Bay, ON P0S 1C0

Dr. HS Trefry Memorial Centre – Exercise Group

The Trefry centre is hosting an exercise group on Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Laird Township Community Centre, 3 Pumpkin Point Road W.

For more information phone (705) 246-0036.

In recognition of Earth Day, Laird Recreation will be giving away GIANT PUMPKIN seeds and GIANT and DWARF SUNFLOWER seeds again this year. Come into the office on April 22, 2025, to pick up your seeds and grow the biggest pumpkin for Pumpkin Fest or beautify your neighborhood with a collection of beautiful sunflowers.

MARCH 09, 2025

Daylight Savings Time

• Put your clocks ahead 1 hour.
• Change the batteries in your smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and replace expired detectors.
• Check/update your emergency/first aid kits.
• Discard expired/used medications at your local pharmacy.