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So You Want to Run for Council?

nterested in running for municipal office? Join one of our upcoming Candidate Information Sessions to learn what it takes to serve on Council and better understand the responsibilities of local government.

Guest Speaker

The sessions will be led by Nigel Bellchamber, an experienced municipal professional who has worked in municipal finance with the Ontario government, served as Commissioner of Finance for the City of London, and as Chief Administrative Officer for Middlesex County. He has also...

Ontario's Enhanced Recycling System

Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will transition to
an enhanced recycling system

Laurentian Valley residents will have expanded recycling options starting January 1, 2026 as part of Ontario's Enhanced Recycling System. 

At this time there will be no changes to your collection schedule.

Further details will be provided in the coming weeks via Circular Materials who is the new administrator of Ontario’s common collection system. They are a national not-for-profit organization will be...

Proposed Sanitary Pumping Station on Hwy 148 - DCR Addendum Filing

PROPOSED SANITARY PUMPING STATION ON HIGHWAY 148 (intersection of Drive In Road and Pembroke Street East) – DCR Addendum Filing – comments received until October 25, 2025

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Parsons Inc. have completed the Design and Construction Report (DCR) Addendum for the Detail Design and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study, which includes the addition of a new sanitary pumping station at 127 Drive-In Road.

Project Overview

The Highway 148 sanitary pumping station...

Canada Post Strike

Canada Post Strike - Important Information Due to the Canada Postal Strike, and the work stoppage that began on November 15, mail will be delayed to the Township of Laurentian Valley. However, residents are reminded this will not permit late payments as there are still several options available to the public to make payments including: Online Banking Payment at your bank Payment at the office with Cash/Debit/Cheque. Please note that reminders will also be delayed, but that these due dates are...

Council in Committee Meeting with Planning Act Public Meeting – April 7, 2026

What: Council in Committee Meeting with Planning Act Public Meeting

Where: Township of Laurentian Valley Council Chambers and livestreamed on the Township's YouTube Channel

When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

The Township of Laurentian will be conducting a Council in Committee Meeting with Planning Act Public Meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting portions will be livestreamed to the Township’s YouTube Channel and can be viewed at the specified time above.

You can...