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The Township of Stirling-Rawdon Municipal Office will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026 for Labor Day

NOTICE: Candidates Confirmed for the 2026 Municipal Election

The official list of certified candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election is now available following the close of nominations on Friday, August 21st, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The official list of certified candidates, and those acclaimed to office, is available at: www.stirling-rawdon.com/township-government/elections/list-of-certified-candidates/

This October, residents will cast their votes for:
•Mayor
•Their Ward’s Councillors
•The School Board Trustee within their school support designation

Voting in the Township of Stirling-Rawdon Municipal Election will take place commencing on Friday, October 16th to Monday, October 26th, 2026. Eligible electors can vote online (internet) or by telephone anytime during the voting period.

Eligible voters will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) in the mail in October indicating online (internet) and telephone voting details.

For those who wish to cast their ballot early:

Advance Voting
Vote from anywhere, from any device, at any time:

Opens: Friday, October 16th, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
Closes: Monday, October 26th, 2026 @ 8:00 p.m.

Information on the Township of Stirling-Rawdon's Municipal Election is available at: www.stirling-rawdon.com/township-government/elections/

Stay up to date:
The Township of Stirling-Rawdon will keep you informed on important election information leading up to and during the election. To stay up to date:
•Visit www.stirling-rawdon.com/township-government/elections/
•Subscribe to the Township's News & Notices
•Follow the Township of Stirling-Rawdon on Facebook and Instagram

For questions on how to vote, and/or to make sure you’re on the Voters’ List, feel free to call 613-395-3380 or email clerk@stirling-rawdon.com

Becky O’Hara
Clerk / Returning Officer

 Township of Stirling-Rawdon

Box 40, 2529 Stirling-Marmora Road Stirling, ON K0K 3E0

 613-395-3380 ext. 2234

clerk@stirling-rawdon.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Township Provides Context on Review of Stirling-Rawdon BIA and Future Opportunities 

STIRLING-RAWDON, ON – August 11, 2026 – The Township of Stirling-Rawdon would like to provide additional context regarding Council’s ongoing review of the Stirling-Rawdon Business Improvement Area (BIA), following a meeting between representatives of the Township and the BIA Executive.

Council has not made a decision to dissolve the BIA. 

Township of Stirling-Rawdon
Reconstruction of Belleville Road and North Street
July 29, 2026

Notice of Preliminary Works – Reconstruction of Belleville Road and
North Street

Dear Resident, Business/Property Owner,

Jewell Engineering Inc. has been contracted by the Township of Stirling-Rawdon to
complete the necessary investigations and prepare tender ready drawings and
specifications for the Reconstruction of Belleville Road and North Street.

Preliminary works are started on July 13, 2026 with various crews planning and setting
up geotechnical investigations and surveys of the project sites. There will not be any
road closures during this preliminary work but geotechnical investigations may require
intermittent lane closures.

Notices will be circulated when crews are scheduled to commence these investigations.
Should you have any questions or require any further information , please contact the
following.

Name – Dan Fencott, Jewell Engineering Inc.
Email – dan@jewelleng.ca

Restricted Burn Ban, burning allowed between the hours of 7:00pm to 7:00am.

Market in the Village begins Friday June 26th, we are asking everyone to avoid parking in the Covered Bridge parking from 3:00pm to 8:00pm every Friday until Oct 9th, 2026. 

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

The Corporations of the Townships and Municipalities of Hastings County are currently seeking interested professionals for appointment to a Joint Hastings County 2026 Election Compliance Audit Committee.

Interested applicants can click here for the application.

Thinking of running for Council.... Now What?

The Corporation of the Township's and Municipalities of Hastings County are hosting a FREE workshop that will give you an understanding of Council's roles and responsibilities.

Tuesday May 19, 2026 at Dungannon Recreation Centre - 26596A Highway 62S, Bancroft - 6:00-9:00pm

Wednesday May 20, 2026 - Huntingdon Veterans Community Hall - 11379 Highway 62, Ivanhoe - 6:00-9:00pm.

Click here for the full workshop advertisement.

Public Notice – Changes to Recycling and Landfill Services

The Township of Stirling-Rawdon is advising residents of upcoming changes to recycling and landfill services, anticipated to take effect April 30, 2026, pending Council approval.

As part of these changes:

• Recycling services will transition to curbside collection only. Recycling bins currently located at both Stirling and Springbrook landfill sites for mixed fiber and comingled recycling will be removed, and recycling will no longer be accepted at these locations after April 30, 2026.
• Residents will be required to place recycling at the curb in accordance with the Township’s collection schedule.

These changes are intended to streamline services and provide cost savings to the Township, while maintaining reliable waste management for residents.

Further details, including curbside recycling guidelines and collection information, will be shared prior to implementation.

For more information, please contact the Township Office at 613-395-3380 or visit www.stirling-rawdon.com.

Recycling Schedule