Central Manitoulin News and Notices

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin is helping residents prepare their properties for the fall season while supporting local fire-prevention efforts.

Tipping fees will be waived for clean brush brought to the Providence Bay Transfer Station during regular operating hours on the following dates:

• Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
• Saturday, September 5th, 2026
• Thursday, September 10th, 2026
• Saturday, September 12th, 2026

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to remove unwanted branches and brush from around their properties. Reducing the amount of dry vegetation around homes and buildings can help lower potential fire risks while keeping properties clean and well maintained.

All loads must be sorted and contain clean brush only. Regular fees will apply to any other waste, and all other transfer station rules and requirements remain in effect.

Please be advised that the Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 10th, 2026, has been cancelled.

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election officially closed on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

A total of 20 candidates are running in the election, with multiple candidates seeking the position of Mayor and Ward Councillor in each of the Municipality’s three wards.

For the full list of certified candidates for Mayor and Ward Councillor, please click here.

Residents are also encouraged to confirm that they are on the Voters List. To check if you are currently on the Voters List or if you need to update your information, please contact the Municipal Office or email Denise Deforge, CAO/Clerk, at ddeforge@centralmanitoulin.ca.

For additional information about the municipal election, please visit www.centralmanitoulin.ca/our-government/elections.

Please be advised that the Water, Waste and Education Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, has been cancelled.

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.