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Street Light Update

STREET LIGHT UPDATE: On January 22nd, 2026, the new traffic lights at the intersection of Drive in Road and Highway 148 officially became operational.

The lights have been installed by MTO at their cost after LV Township requested that the temporary lights be installed prior to reconstruction to ensure immediate impact for improved traffic flow, creating a much safer environment at this busy intersection.

As many residents may have noticed, the traffic lights do not appear to be permanently...

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...

Regular Council Meeting – February 17, 2026

For immediate release: February 6, 2026

What: Regular Council Meeting

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

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

The Township of Laurentian will be conducting a Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting portion will be livestreamed to the Township’s YouTube Channel and can be viewed at the specified time above.

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