Central Manitoulin News and Notices

Due to inclement weather, please be advised that all municipal facilities, including the Providence Bay and J.H. Burt Memorial Arenas, will be closed this evening.

Additionally, tonight’s Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting will be held virtually only. Members of the public wishing to attend are asked to join online.

Thank you for understanding, and please stay safe.

Please be advised that the Safety, Security and Health committee meeting has been cancelled for Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin will be hosting a public meeting to gather community input on the future of the Providence Bay arena and Spring Bay Hall. Residents are invited to attend, ask questions, and share their perspectives directly with Council. 

The meeting will take place on February 11th, 2026, at 7:00 pm, at the Providence Bay Hall. 

Members of the public who wish to speak may register in advance and will be provided up to five minutes per speaker. If time permits, after all registered speakers have had an opportunity, the floor will then open to individuals who have not pre-registered. 

To assist Council in preparing thorough responses and to better ensure questions are being answered, residents are encouraged to submit their questions in writing in advance by February 6th, 2026. 

Those wishing to register to speak and/or to submit their questions may contact the CAO/Clerk by email at ddeforge@centralmanitoulin.ca. People can also drop their questions off in person at the municipal office. 

This meeting will be held in person and will be recorded. 

Due to the colder weather, the Central Manitoulin Council Chambers will be open as a warming station on January 15th, 2026, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm for the public to use.

The J.H. Burt Memorial Arena has reopened after a temporary closure due to flooding caused by inclement weather. Municipal staff acted quickly to assess the damage and carry out the necessary repairs. 

Staff successfully repaired the flooding damage to the ice surface and completed the cleanup of the water. These efforts have allowed the facility to safely reopen. 

All regular programming and facility rentals have now resumed as normal. The Municipality thanks the arena users and the public for their patience and cooperation during the closure.

Please be advised that the JH Burt Memorial Arena is temporarily closed due to flooding caused by inclement weather. As a result, all regular programming held in the Mindemoya arena, including public skating, has been cancelled while the situation is being addressed. 

Municipal staff are actively working to rectify the issue and will provide updates as more information becomes available. 

Please continue to monitor the municipal website for further updates. 

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. 

Please be advised that the Roads committee meeting has been cancelled for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026.

The Recreation Infrastructure Report, prepared by 3rd Line Studio, Perkins & Will and Sierra Planning, is now complete.

This comprehensive report provides an in-depth review of our current recreation facilities and offers recommendations to help plan for the community's future needs. 

To view the full report, please click here.