Laird Township – Municipal Website

Welcome To Laird Township

The 2025 Annual Report

report cover with the words Laird Township Annual Report 2025

Report Now Available
The report highlights our activities during the past year, 2025, which we hope communicate the efforts, outcomes, and achievements of the 40-plus individuals that work cooperatively to keep the Township of Laird functioning effectively.

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New Recycling Program For Laird Township

As of January 1, 2026, the recycling program has improved and expanded throughout Ontario. Glass is now accepted! For more information:
Laird Township Social Media Post Regarding New Recycling Program

Rink Open For The Season

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G.W. Evoy Memorial Rink
14 Lapish Road
(Adjacent to the Bar River Community Centre)

Rink Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Sundays: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Rink Policy: G.W. Evoy Outdoor Rink Policy

Winter Carnival 2026

Recent Website Updates

Posted February 2026 Newsletter
Posted 2025 Annual Report
Posted December 18, 2025 Council Minutes
Posted Laird Hall Committee Meeting January 20, 2026 Agenda
Posted January 15, 2026 Council Meeting Agenda and Addendum

On-Line Forms

2026 Fire Permit Form
2026 Dog Tag Form
Report An Issue/Complaint Form (Printable Version Only)
Request Form Under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Notices & Announcements

Tax Due Dates:
February 20, 2026
April 17, 2026

Upcoming Dates:
February 7: Bar River Winter Carnival (Rink)
February 16: Family Day (Office Closed)
February 19: Next Council Meeting
February 24: Next Recreation Committee Meeting

Laird Community Events Calendar

(NOTE: To return to "Calendar View" after clicking on an event, click the calendar icon that appears to the left of the month/year title.)

Laird Committees & Boards

Committees & Boards Structure
Laird Township currently operates with one main board:
Main Recreation Committee
and 9 sub-committees/boards beneath it. The Main Recreation Committee holds regular meeting on the last Tuesday of every month.

Sub-Committees & Boards
Bar River Community Centre Committee
G.W. Evoy Memorial Rink Committee
Laird Fairgrounds Committee
Laird Hall Committee
Pumpkin Point Park Committee
Finns' Bay Wharf Committee
Laird Heritage Committee
Laird Cemetery Board
Emergency Management Program Committee

Volunteers always welcome . . . call the Township Office to inquire.

Current Members: 2026 Committees & Boards

Municipal Election 2026

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Election Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Nominations Open: May 1, 2026

Thinking of running for Laird Council in the Municipal Election 2026?
See our election page for resources: Municipal Election 2026

Reporting Issues In The Township

If you notice a problem in the Township, please let us know. Reporting issues promptly helps us address concerns more efficiently and maintain safe, reliable service for everyone.

To report a concern, you may call the Township Office directly or submit a registered concern form:
Printable Registered Concern Form
(Complete the form and email it to clerk@lairdtownship.ca or drop it off at the office. Forms are also available at the office.)

Library Boxes

Take A Book/Leave A Book!
Three Locations have Our
New Library Boxes:

Laird Township Hall on Pumpkin Point Road

Mailboxes at Neebish Road/Finns' Bay Road

Bar River Hall on Lapish Road

Laird Heritage Centre

Laird Museum Online
The extensive digital version of our entire museum collection! Explore Laird as never before with school, church, farming, industry, social progress and detailed family histories from as far back as 1874.

Visit Us:
https://www.lairdheritagecentre.ca

We’re On Facebook!

Laird Facebook Page
Laird Township is now on Facebook. This is a Council Approved account that is directed by the Township Office Staff, so be sure to Follow us for any official news and information directly from us!

Our Facebook Page:
Township of Laird

Council Meetings

Regular Meetings
The 3rd Thursday of each month.

Next Regular Meeting
Thursday, February 19 , 2026 6 p.m.
at the Laird Township Council Chambers

Next Regular Meeting Agenda
Not Yet Available

Council Meetings Information Page
Council Meetings

Laird Township Newsletters

Get early access to Laird Township & Recreation Committee Newsletters delivered to your inbox!

Disposal Site

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Disposal Site Hours
(Year Round)
Wednesdays
3 pm to 7 pm
Saturdays
9 am to 5 pm

Recent Council Minutes

December 18, 2025
November 20, 2025
October 16, 2025
September 18, 2025
August 21, 2025
July 17, 2025
June 19, 2025
May 22, 2025
April 17, 2025
March 13, 2024
February 20, 2025

Current Laird Council

Mayor
Shawn Evoy

Councilors
Todd Rydall
Matthew Frolick
Wayne Junor
Bradley Shewfelt

Muncipal Election Information And Voting Results Page
Municipal Election 2022

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

Laird Community Events

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Discover what's happening
in and around Laird Township.

Visit the Laird Community Events Calendar

Laird Township Senior Services

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The Trefry Centre in Richards Landing provides services for seniors and persons with a disability in Laird Township.
For more information, visit their website:
Trefry Centre Website
Current Trefry Newsletter:
What's Up Doc January/February 2026

Common Forms

Report An Issue/Complaint Form
Build/Demolish Permit Form
Property Severances, Lot Additions and Easements

Recreation Links

Pumpkinfest 2025
Centennial Park
Bar River Community Centre
Township Hall
Fairgrounds

Township Services

Solemnization Service
Dog Catcher
Disposal Site
Building Inspector
Building Permits

Recent Newsletters

February 2026 Township Newsletter
Township December 2025 Newsletter
Seasons Greetings 2025
September 2025

All Township Roads

Road sign that says maximum 60 km per hour

About Laird Township

Population: 1,047
Land Area: 102 km2 (39 sq mi)
Median Age: 48
Median Income: $87,680
Number of Dwellings: 527
Source: Wikipedia

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