Mayor Sharon Gadoury-East has lived in Latchford since April 2014. Mayor Gadoury-East was appointed to council in 2017 as a Councillor. She served as a Councillor until November 2022 when she was elected Mayor.
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Notice of Special Meeting Under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act
Notice of Special Meeting of Council
Under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (6:00pm)
Latchford Community Hall
52 Mitchell Street
Latchford, Ontario
P0J 1N0
The Town of Latchford is Planning for the Future!
The Town of Latchford is holding a Special Meeting of Council as part of the review of its Official Plan. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the revisions that are required to the current Official Plan, which was adopted in 1981. The Town is also preparing and implementing Zoning By-law as part of the project.
Why Review the Official Plan?
The Planning Act requires the Town to review its Official Plan periodically to ensure that it:
» Conforms with applicable provincial plans;
» Has regard to matters of provincial interest under Section 2 of the Planning Act; and
» Is consistent with policy statements issued under Section 3(1) of the Planning Act.
Have Your Say!
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for input on issues and matters that members of the public believe should be considered as part of the Official Plan review and the preparation of the Zoning By-law.
Any person may participate in the public meeting and/or make written or oral representation with respect to the Official Plan or Zoning By-law. Any written submission, either in hard copy or electronic format, must be forwarded to the Town for receipt by Friday, October 9th, 2026. Please include your full name, address and telephone number.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Latchford on any changes to the Official Plan resulting from the Official Plan review, you must make a written request to the contact below to be added to the interested parties list.
For more information, or to submit comments and/or questions regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law project, please contact the Town office:
Malorie Robinson
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
10 Main Street, Highway 11
Latchford, Ontario
P0J 1N0
mrobinson@latchford.ca
(705) 676-2416
Mayor Sharon Gadoury-East has lived in Latchford since April 2014. Mayor Gadoury-East was appointed to council in 2017 as a Councillor. She served as a Councillor until November 2022 when she was elected Mayor.
Councillor Newell moved to Latchford in 2001. After completing her diploma in Social Services Worker at Northern College in 1999, she started working with a local agency that supports individuals who have an Intellectual Disability. She also became a labour activist and has been Union president for approximately 18 years.
Councillor Newell first joined Council as a Councillor in March 2022 and then won a seat on Council during the 2022 Election.
Councillor Cartner has lived in Latchford since September 2006. Councillor Cartner is now in her fourth consecutive term on Council.
Councillor Cartner is a Business Administration graduate, and has worked throughout her business career in areas of retail operations and loss prevention, account management, human resources, and customer service.
Councillor Olson
Councillor Cole was born in Kirkland Lake and has lived his entire life in the north.
Councillor Cole and his wife now call Latchford their permanent home since 2019 after seasonal living in Latchford for the past 23 years. Councillor Cole has worked in the healthcare sector and mental health profession mostly in a management position for the past 33 years. A graduate of Canadore College, Nipissing University and McMaster University.
Councillor Church has lived in Latchford since July 2021 and was raised in Cobalt. She raised her 2 daughters in North Cobalt and has deep roots in the area.
Councillor Church graduated with a Business Administration-Accounting Diploma in 1996 and worked in many retail and business operations before pursuing her dream of nursing. In 2006 she graduated as a Practical Registered Nurse and has been employed at Temiskaming Hospital ever since. She currently is working as a Clinical Behavior Response Specialist with Behavior Supports Ontario and is passionate about advocating and supporting our geriatric population and providing education to staff.
Councillor Church has been a union activist for over 15 year and is currently serving as President of her CUPE Local and sits on the bargaining committee. She has held many positions such as RPN Rep, Trustee, Recording Secretary and Vice President over the years.
Councillor McDonald was born and raised in Toronto. In 1991 she moved to Latchford, and has called it home since. Raising a family here, her roots are planted deep and Latchford will always be home. She is employed and works from home for the Energy Savings Board of Ontario.
Councillor McDonald was previously on council from 2014-2018, and decided to run for Council again during the 2022 Election.
Contact Us
The Corporation of The Town of Latchford
10 Main St., Hwy 11, P.O. Box 10
Latchford, Ontario CANADA P0J 1N0
TEL: 705.676.2416
FAX: 705.676.2121