Candidate Nomination Period Now Open

Want to run for Council? The Nomination period is now open!

Filing your nomination is easier than you think—just follow these simple steps:
 

 Pick up your Candidate Nomination Package at the Township Office
 Review the information
 Complete your forms
 Book an appointment
 File your nomination
 Enjoy the Process!

Important Dates to Remember:
Nominations open: May 1, 2026
Nomination deadline: August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.


For full details please visit our website: https://www.hbmtwp.ca/township-services/elections/ 

Voter Registration

Register to Vote for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections

It is quick and easy to check your voter information online. If you have moved, changed your name or turned 18 since the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections, you might not be on the Voters List. 

Voter Registration is an online tool that allows eligible Ontario electors to confirm, update, add or remove their voter information for Ontario provincial and local elections, including elections for municipal Council Members and School Board Trustees. 

For more information on the 2026 Municipal Election, visit our Elections webpage. 

Register to Vote

Please Stay Cool Today!

By Township of Havelock Belmont Methuen - Jul 14, 2026

Please Stay Cool Today!

To help residents combat the heat, HBM Township cooling centres are open today at both the Cordova Library and the Havelock Library. 

Hours of operation:

Cordova Library, located at 55 Alfred Street, from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Havelock Library, located at 13 Quebec Street, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

An alternative option is a visit to the HBM Splash Pad, located at 39 George Street East, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. 

Tips to be prepared for the heat:

•    Drink lots of water (avoid alcohol and caffeine).
•    Check regularly on children, neighbours, the elderly, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses and pets.
•    Stay in an air-conditioned place (if possible) and only go outdoors during the coolest part of the day.
•    Limit outdoor exercise.
•    Avoid the sun by wearing loose-fitting clothing, hat and sunglasses and apply sunscreen 20 to 30 minutes before going outside.

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1 Ottawa St. East, PO Box 10, Havelock, Ontario K0L 1Z0
Toll Free 1-877-767-2795
Phone: 705-778-2308
Fax: 705-778-5248
Email: havbelmet@hbmtwp.ca

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