News for Central Manitoulin

Please be advised that Splashtown Manitoulin will begin removing their inflatable water park at 4:30 pm today, August 21st, 2026, with work continuing into tomorrow, August 22, 2026. Removal will take place at the Mindemoya Government Dock and beach area. For everyone’s safety, we kindly ask the public to avoid the area during this time unless accessing the dock to launch a boat. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has received the Integrity Commissioner’s report concerning a complaint involving Councillor D. Stephens and alleged breaches of the Council Code of Conduct.

Following a review of relevant documents and interviews with the parties involved, the Integrity Commissioner determined that Councillor Stephens did not violate the Code of Conduct. As no violation was found, no penalty or further action was recommended to Council.

The full Integrity Commissioner’s report is linked below.

REPORT ON COMPLAINT CODE CM 25 05

The Municipality will be completing repairs on the Hare's Creek Bridge on Ketchankookem Trail, between Old Highway 551 and the Brookwood Brae Golf Course entrance.

Work is expected to begin on July 15, 2026, and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, July 17, 2026.  During this time, traffic will be reduced to a single alternating lane, and motorists should expect minor delays.

Fresh gravel and dust suppression will be completed as soon as possible after work begins. In the meantime, dusty conditions are expected for a few days.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we complete these necessary repairs.

This year's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on July 19th from 1 pm - 4 pm at the Mindemoya Roads Building. For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-377-5726.

Due to the upcoming Canada Day holiday, GFL has rescheduled the July 1st garbage and recycling collection to Monday, June 29, 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin would like to advise residents of Mindemoya that the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) will be conducting annual spring main valve exercising and hydrant flushing from June 4th to June 6th, 2026.

During this time, residents may experience:

• Temporary low water pressure
• Cloudy or discoloured water

This is a routine and necessary process to maintain the safety and quality of our drinking water system. The water is safe for consumption. If cloudy or discoloured water is noticed, residents are asked to run their taps for a few minutes until the water clears.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as this important maintenance is completed.

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin would like to advise residents of an upcoming change to transfer station operations.

Effective July 1, 2026, Municipal Transfer Stations will no longer accept payments onsite.

Residents will be required to purchase all:

• Garbage Bag Tags
• Tipping Cards

All garbage bag tags and tipping cards must be purchased in advance through the Municipal Office prior to attending any Municipal Transfer Station site.

This change is being implemented to streamline operations and improve efficiency at transfer station locations.

Municipal Office Information:

Municipality of Central Manitoulin
6032 Highway 542, Mindemoya, ON

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and ensure they have the required tags or tipping cards before visiting a transfer station.

For additional information, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-377-5726.

Please be advised that Reduced Load Restrictions for the Municipality of Central Manitoulin have been lifted effective Tuesday, May 19th, 2026