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Media Release - $148,000 OFT Grant Helps Build A Splash Pad in Stafford Park

Laurentian Valley – On Saturday, the Township of Laurentian Valley welcomed members of the public to the Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its newly constructed splash pad. Local MPP John Yakabuski and OTF Grant Review Team member Ray Westgarth were on hand to congratulate the Township and hear more about how the $148,000 Capital grant is making a difference for children of all ages and abilities.

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“This Splash Pad will offer a wonderful...

Laurentian Valley Geo-Gnoming Contest

It is that time of year again! Once again, the LV Gnome will be hanging out in 5 different locations of the Township for you to find and discover starting, Monday, July 13, 2020 for a 5 week period. This year we will be recognizing some of the recipients of the 2019 Community Improvement Plan grants. The Community Improvement Plan is a matching grant program for Laurentian Valley business owners to undertake certain types of eligible building and property improvements.

Each Monday, a new location...

Toilets are not Trash Cans - Think before you flush

It is understandable in this time of response to COVID-19, that additional cleaning efforts and use of different cleaning items are taking place. The use of cleaning wipes has expanded exponentially.

Township/City sanitary sewer systems are not designed to dispose of anything beyod human waste, toilet paper and wastewater.

It is extremely important that everyday items such as hygiene products, wipes and cleaning materials and rubber gloves do not get flushed or poured down the sewer system.

Flushing...

2020 Load Restrictions - Lifted May 11, 2020

All roads under the Township of Laurentian Valley’s jurisdiction are under load restrictions (half loads) from March 1 to May 31 annually except for the road included in the list below. Although Township By-Law states that load restrictions run from March 1 to May 31, the Township may shorten or extend the time frame, dependent on weather.

2020 Load Restrictions are Lifted as of May 11, 2020

Road Name

From

To

TV Tower Road

Round Lake Road (CR58)

71 TV Tower Road

Forest Lea Road

Doran Road (CR26)

1406 Forest...

Emergency Funding Available Through Ontario Works

On Monday, March 23, 2020 In response to the continuing COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has announced additional measures to support those in need. Financial assistance can be provided to individuals through local Ontario Works offices.

Emergency funds are available for those in financial crisis who have no access to other supports, including those who are waiting for support from the Federal Government to become available.

Discretionary funds have also been...