October 2026

2026 Municipal Election: Key Voting Information

The 2026 Municipal and School Board Election is approaching, with the Voting Period beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16 and closing at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Eligible electors registered on the Voters' List can expect to receive their Voter Information Letter by mail by October 13. The letter contains the information needed to vote, including a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Residents who have not received their letter or are unsure whether they are registered to vote are encouraged to check whether they are on the Voters' List by using the online Voter Look-Up tool. Eligible electors who are not currently on the Voters' List can also register using the same tool by providing the required information and uploading photos of accepted identification documents. For a complete list of voter eligibility criteria and accepted forms of identification, please visit the Town's Elections webpage.

Eligible electors in the Town of The Blue Mountains can vote online or by telephone from anywhere, at any time during the Voting Period. For step-by-step instructions on how to vote, residents are encouraged to watch Simply Voting’s How to Vote video guide, available on the Town’s Election webpage.

For more information on the election, including the Election Help Center, please visit www.thebluemountains.ca/election. 

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Thanksgiving Closure & Yard Waste Collection

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that Town Hall will be closed on Monday, October 12, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Town Hall will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

Curbside waste collection will occur as usual on Monday, October 12, and for the remainder of the week. The Landfill & Recycling Depot will be closed on all statutory holidays, including Monday, October 12, 2026.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection begins on Monday, October 12 and runs until November 19, 2026. The Town's Operations department has some additional information regarding collection:

• Yard Waste is collected on your regular curbside collection day and must be curbside by 7:00 a.m.

• Yard Waste collected curbside is limited to 10 compostable bags or containers weekly.

• Oversized yard waste is not collected curbside but can be delivered to the Landfill and Recycling Depot free-of-charge.

• Oversized yard waste refers to any plant material that is too large to fit into a container or yard waste bag that is 89cm high x 41cm wide, or bags over the 10 bag limit.

All essential services will continue to operate throughout the holiday weekend. Online services are available 24/7 on the Town website.

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See a Road Safety Issue? Report It Online

Have you experienced a close call or traffic safety concern on a local road? These issues can now be reported online through the Town's Municipal Service Request form. Information will be used to support future assessments relating to speed management, traffic calming, pedestrian and cyclist safety, visibility, Community Safety Zones and other road safety matters.

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Lace Up! Skating is Back at the BVCC

The ice is in and skating programs are back on the schedule at the Beaver Valley Community Centre. The Town is offering dedicated timeslots for Public Skating, Adult Skating, Stick & Puck and Parent & Tots. Find the full schedule on our website.

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Town Continues Coordination on Outfall Installation

The Town is currently working with its engineering consultant and Clearway Construction to evaluate methods for safely and efficiently completing the remainder of the outfall installation.

The Town continues to assist in coordinating between Clearway and the applicable regulatory agencies to determine if further permit extensions are possible, and how the remaining work can be staged to avoid impacts on fish-spawning areas.

To receive ongoing updates as the work progresses, visit our dedicated project page and subscribe for updates.

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Open Fields 2026: Celebrating Local Agriculture

In September, we celebrated the fourth annual Open Fields Farm Tour to bring together local agricultural producers, residents and visitors. Through tours, demonstrations, activities and conversations, we hope the community found an opportunity to connect with local producers and learn more about what it takes to run a farm in 2026.

We'd like to thank our host farms, participating vendors, community partners, volunteers, and everyone who attended and supported this year's event. Your enthusiasm, hospitality and willingness to share your knowledge and experiences made Open Fields a success. Thank you for helping showcase the importance of agriculture in the Blue Mountains, and we're excited to see you again in 2027.