Selwyn Township’s Official Election Results Are In: Here’s Who Will Serve on Council

By Scott Arnold

Selwyn Township has confirmed its 2026 municipal election results, with two contested ward council races decided and voter turnout reaching 17% across the township.

Ron Black was acclaimed as mayor of Selwyn Township for the 2026-2030 term. (Photo courtesy of Facebook via ron black)

Released Wednesday, October 28th, the official results confirm the winners of the October 26th municipal and school board election, which also saw several candidates acclaimed to their positions.

Selwyn Township Council Results

Ron Black was acclaimed as mayor, while John Boyko was acclaimed as deputy mayor.

Mary Coulas was acclaimed as Ennismore Ward Councillor (Ward 10).

In the two contested council races, Brian Henry was elected Smith Ward Councillor (Ward 20) with 1,071 votes, defeating Mark Eakins, who received 453 votes.

Nadine Robinson was elected Lakefield Ward Councillor (Ward 30), receiving 529 votes to Sue Amsbury’s 376.

Following the election, Black took to Facebook to thank Selwyn Township residents for their confidence in him as mayor and congratulate Robinson and Henry on their election victories. He also thanked Amsbury and Eakins for putting their names forward to serve the community, adding that he looks forward to working with the new council in the next term.

School Board Trustee Results

The official results also confirmed the following school board trustees:

• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board: Mary Lou Wright was elected English-language public school trustee with 5,495 votes, ahead of Owen Post with 1,375.

• Peterborough, Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board: Jennifer Leahy was elected English-language separate school trustee with 1,373 votes. Aaron Dorris received 255 votes and Edward Leerdam received 109.

• Conseil scolaire Viamonde: Erik Lapointe was acclaimed as French-language public school trustee.

• Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir: Marcellin Kwilu Mondo was acclaimed as French-language separate school trustee.

Voter Turnout in Selwyn

A total of 3,082 ballots were cast, representing 17% of eligible electors across Selwyn Township.

Turnout varied considerably by ward:

• Ennismore Ward: 572 ballots cast, with 11.2% voter turnout.

• Smith Ward: 1,595 ballots cast, with 15.3% voter turnout.

• Lakefield Ward: 915 ballots cast, with 35.2% voter turnout.

When Does the New Council Take Office?

The 2026-2030 Council term officially begins Sunday, November 15th. Members of the new Council will be sworn into office at the Township’s inaugural Council meeting on Tuesday, November 17th, at 3pm.

The meeting will take place in Council Chambers at the Township of Selwyn Municipal Office, located at 1310 Centre Line.

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Ever Wondered What It Takes to Become a Volunteer Firefighter? Selwyn Township Fire Department is Hosting Information Session

By Scott Arnold

The Selwyn Township Fire Department is looking for people interested in becoming volunteer firefighters and is hosting an information session next week.

Selwyn Township Fire Department is inviting anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter to learn more about the role at an upcoming information session in Bridgenorth. (photo courtesy of selwyn township fire department)

The session will give prospective volunteers a chance to learn more about what the role involves, the training required and what they can expect if they join the department.

The information session takes place Friday, October 2nd from 7pm to 9pm at Fire Hall #1 in Bridgenorth, located at 833 Ward Street.

It’s an opportunity for anyone considering becoming a volunteer firefighter to learn more about the commitment and ask questions before taking the next step.

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New Milestone Reached in Ennismore Community Centre Floor Replacement Project

By Scott Arnold

Construction continues to move ahead at the Ennismore Community Centre, with another major milestone reached in the facility's ice surface replacement project.

All 13.5 kms of refrigeration pipe has been installed, tied in, and connected. The next major milestone is the concrete pour, which will require 18 concrete trucks to create the new arena floor (photo via facebook @selwyntownship)

Selwyn Township says all 13.5 kilometres of refrigeration pipe has now been installed, connected and tied into the system. Pressure testing is also underway, while the coolant pump has been mounted and is ready to go.

The next major step will be pouring the new arena floor, a job that will require 18 concrete trucks.

The project is being supported through the Province of Ontario's Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund and Hydro One's Community Investment Program.

While construction continues on the arena, the Ennismore Auditorium remains available to rent, although visitors may hear construction noise during work hours.

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