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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.
2026 Spring Load RestrictionsPursuant to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act and applicable Municipal By-Laws, reduced load limits on roads throughout the Township of Laurentian Valley will be in effect commencing March 9, 2026, and extending until May 31, 2026.
Vehicle loads will be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle on those roads where signs have been erected.
Ontario's Enhanced Recycling SystemStarting January 1, 2026, Ontario will transition to
an enhanced recycling systemLaurentian 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.
Proposed Sanitary Pumping Station on Hwy 148/Drive-In Rd - DCR Addendum FilingPROPOSED 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.
RIVER POINTE BREAKS GROUND: A NEW RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY RISING IN LAURENTIAN VALLEYOn September 9, 2025, River Pointe officially celebrated the ground breaking of Laurentian Valley newest master planned community. This vibrant new neighbourhood is set to bring nearly 1,000 new homes to a growing community.
Updated Watering Restrictions Effective ImmediatelyThe Township of Laurentian Valley would like to take this opportunity to remind users of the Township’s Municipal Water System that the Water Restriction By-Law is in effect from May 15th to September 15th, 2025.Due to the extreme dry conditions, please help us conserve water where possible to avoid further restrictions being applied.Extreme Heat AlertFrom the Renfrew County and District Health Unit
For Immediate Release
(Pembroke, Ontario, June 21, 2025)Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for all of Renfrew County and District. A significant heat event with dangerously hot and humid conditions will begin Sunday afternoon and is expected to continue until at least Tuesday.
Open Air Fire BanEFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
There is an OPEN-AIR FIRE BAN in the Township of Laurentian Valley. No open-air fires will be permitted.
2025 Draft BudgetThe Township of Laurentian Valley has officially undertaken its second sitting of the 2025 budget deliberations and would like to communicate with the public the draft budget which will now be open for comments, with a final public meeting on Tuesday December 3rd.
Like many other municipalities in Ontario, we have experienced large increases in the cost of doing business and operations in general.
