For Candidates

Interested in Running for Town Council
On Monday May 1, 2026 Nominations for Municipal Council open.
Nomination packages are available for pick up at Town Hall during our regular business hours - Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The last day to submit your nomination papers is Friday, August 21st at 2:00pm.
An appointment is required to submit your nomination, please call 705-356-2251 ext. 201 to book your time.
For those wishing to print their own packages, please see below.
**COMING SOON**
Complete Candidate Package
Individual Candidate Documents
**UPDATED FORMS COMING SOON**
Nomination Process Memo
Municipal Election Procedures
Form 1 – Nomination Paper
Form 4 – Financial Statement Auditors Report
Form 5 – Financial Statement Subsequent Expenses
Form 6 – Notice of Extension of Campaign Period
Policy 1.1.27 – Use of Corporate Resources
Candidates Guide 2026
Third Party Advertisers Guide 2026
By-Law 18-33 Signage
Policy 2.8.1 – Wayfinding Signage
Map 1 – Campaign Signage
Map 2 – Campaign Signage
Map 3 – Campaign Signage
Form EL52 – Consent to Release Personal Information
The Candidate and Third-Party Advertiser Information Session recording is now available for viewing on Youtube.
Contact Us
Town of Blind River
11 Hudson Street,
Blind River, ON P0R 1B0
Emergency contact: 705-849-7586
Phone: 705-356-2251
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