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Check out the highlights from the Council Meeting held Tuesday September 23, 2025. Read About Last Night

Franco-Ontarian Day is September 25, 2025 and it's a time to celebrate the Franco-Ontario community and its history. Join Les Compagnons on Thursday, September 25 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontario Flag. Find all the details on our Events page. 

UPDATE: There is currently a downed Bell line on Yonge Street. Bell has been notified and will respond to the situation. Our Public Works crew has marked the area with cones for safety. Please use caution if traveling in the area and choose an alternative route whenever possible. Thank you for your cooperation as crews work to resolve this issue.

Public Works will be closing Yonge St. from Boisvert St. to Church St. on Thursday, September 25, 2025 for the École Lorrain Terry Fox Run. The road will be closed from 10:45 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. to make way for this wonderful event. Let’s come together for a great cause! 

September 21-27, 2025 is National Forest Week. Learn how to participate by visiting the Canadian Institute of Forestry website

September 22–26, 2025 marks National Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada. Visit National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to learn more.

The 6th Annual Bonfield Halloween Parade is creeping closer — Saturday, October 25 at 6:30 PM! Join us for a frightfully fun evening filled with creativity, costumes, and community spirit. ANYONE can enter! Families, community groups, and businesses are all welcome. Follow along on Facebook or visit our website at Halloween in Bonfield to learn more about all the exciting upcoming events like the House Decorating Contest, Pumpkin Carving Contest and the 6th Annual Bonfield Halloween Parade

As some of you may know, Canada Post is not currently delivering flyers, which includes important mailouts such as our Township Newsletters, updates on Township initiatives, and information on upcoming events. We want to make sure you continue to receive this information! Please take our short questionnaire to let us know the best way to share updates with you. Communications Questionnaire

Did You Know? Bonfield residents are entitled to two free dump loads/yard clean-ups per year at the Bonfield Landfill with their Landfill Pass. For full details on what is accepted and how the program works, please review the Yard Clean Up Guide or visit the Landfill Site page. 

The Township of Bonfield is saddened to report recent damage at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. If you have any information about this incident, please report it to the Township Office at 705-776-2641. This matter has already been reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and is under investigation. Your assistance can help us protect and preserve this important community space.