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Open-Air Fire Ban is in Effect

PUBLIC NOTICE: Effective June 3, 2024, an Open-Air Fire Ban is in effect. Recreation fires are still permitted at this time. We will provide a formal public notice when the fire ban has been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation.

School Board Support

Did you know homeowners and tenants in Ontario can choose which school board they support? If you’re eligible, you can update your school support designation to reflect your preference. Check your designation by Monday, June 1, 2026, to be ready for the next municipal and school board elections in the fall. Learn more at www.mpac.ca/schoolsupport.

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...