Posts by Central Manitoulin

Old Highway 551 in Mindemoya, from Highway 551 to Ketchankookem Trail, has reopened following the completion of repairs to the watermain leak.

The roadway is now open to traffic.

Thank you to our municipal crew for their hard work in completing the repairs and reopening the road. We also appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents and motorists throughout the closure.

On October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Bill Rosenberg, MPP for Algoma - Manitoulin will be at The Central
Manitoulin Welcome Centre to celebrate the receipt of an Ontario government grant funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to install new AODA compliant doors at the Central Manitoulin Welcome Centre in Mindemoya, Ontario.

Adam Slee, Treasurer/CFO of the Municipality of Central Manitoulin, will discuss the importance of the grant for the organization and the work being done.

For more details please see the full media advisory here.

Road Closure - Old Hwy 551

From Hwy 551

To Ketchankookem Trail

Due to  a watermain leak on Old Hwy 551, the Municipality has closed this roadway.  Repair is scheduled to commence Monday. October 5.  Alternate routes are available.  We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Please be advised that the Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, 2026, has been cancelled.

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin in partnership with Manitoulin Streams  will be dredging the sand at the mouth of the Mindemoya River in Providence Bay, ON to allow spawning salmon to access the river. The work will be conducted on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. An excavator will be used to pull sand out of the mouth of the river and it will deposited on the adjacent beach area. 

Wave action and a low flow rate of the Mindemoya River allows sand to build up at the mouth of the river during critical spawning times. This work will allow salmon to migrate into the river system to spawn. The work will enhance the fisheries around Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron and positively contribute to the economic, social and environmental well being of the area. 

The funding supported the reconstruction and structural repair of the arena’s west wall, the removal and reinstallation of the low-e ceiling, the replacement of a refrigeration plant valve, and required engineering work. These improvements will help ensure the arena remains a safe, welcoming and fully operational space for recreation, community events and social gatherings.

Although it was not included as part of the provincial NOHFC announcement, the Municipality would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Mindemoya Arena Repair Committee (MARC) for its generous donation of $23,362 toward the arena improvements. This valuable community contribution, together with the support received from the Province, helped make these essential upgrades possible.

For the full NOHFC announcement, please click here.

Following that announcement, the Province investigated the flooding impacts in Central Manitoulin as part of its assessment process. The municipality, along with affected residents, provided information and supported the Province's review of reported damage and impacted properties. 

Please be advised that the Safety, Security and Health and the Office and Administration Committee meetings scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th, 2026, have been cancelled.