Public Service Announcement – Blue Green Algae Blooms – Algoma Public Health
Public Service Announcement For Immediate Release August 5, 2026 Blue Green Algae Blooms Algoma Public Health (APH) is reminding residents and visitors of Algoma that blue-green algae blooms are more common at this time of year when water is warm, shallow and slow moving. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are naturally found in fresh […]
August 2026 – What’s Up Doc Newsletter – Trefry Centre
Click here to view the latest Newsletter from the Trefry Centre. Click here to view Seniors and Persons with a Disability webpage.
Fire Ban Lifted in Johnson – Landfill now accepting brush and clean wood
The Fire Ban in Johnson has been lifted as of August 4th, 2026. The landfill will now accept clean wood and brush in the appropriate location.
The Township Office will be closed Monday August 3, 2026 for Civic Holiday
The Township of Tarbutt Office will be closed for the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 3, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Payments can still be made in the drop-box at the Township Office located at 27 Barr Road South, Desbarats, ON.
One battery can cause a fire. Your Inspection can prevent one.
Tarbutt Times – 2026 Summer Newsletter
Click here to view Tarbutt Times 2026 Summer Newsletter
Air Quality And Heat
Air Quality and Heat Warning Click here to view Algoma Public Health’s Air quality and Health: Wildfire Smoke Click Here to view Guidance for Cleaner Air Spaces during Wildfire Smoke Events – Canada.ca
PUBLIC MEETING – THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE IN CENTRAL ALGOMA
The doctors of Thessalon, Bruce Mines, and Richards Landing invite residents from across the Central Algoma region to attend an important public meeting to inform the community and seek support for a significant new initiative to maintain, improve, and expand healthcare facilities and services in our region. Date: July 15 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Central Algoma […]
Yellow Level Heat Warning Issued
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HEAR Initiative – Health, Economy Adaptation in Rural Communities Initiative
We’re Looking to HEAR from you. Help shape the future of rural Ontario! The Health, Economic, and Adaptation in Rural Communities (HEAR) Initiative is a long-term research project designed to better understand the experiences of rural and northern communities across Ontario. HEAR collects local, community-level data on health, economic well-being, and climate adaptation to support […]
2026 School Board Election
2026 School Board Election Algoma District School Board Trustee
Algoma Public Health – Guidance for Heat Warnings
Algoma Public Health – Heating Warning Guidance Document Community Partners July, 2026 Signs and symptoms of heat related illness and inujury Algoma Public Health – Extreme Heat And preventative measures
July 2026 – What’s Up Doc Newsletter – Trefry Centre
Click here to view the latest Newsletter from the Trefry Centre. May is packed with great programming!! Click here to view Seniors and Persons with a Disability webpage.
June 17, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting Agenda
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NIVO Broadband Update
The current build area includes communities within the approved North Shore and regional build footprint, specifically Lively, Espanola, Thessalon, Iron Bridge, Huron Shores, Bruce Mines, Echo Bay, Desbarats, Whitefish, Manitoulin Island, and Elliott Lake, along with select nearby rural areas within those zones. The federal government has extended the overall project timelines into 2027; however, […]
Algoma Power Alert – Service Interruptions east of SSM – Saturday June 13 and Monday June 15, 2026
Due to a planned loss of supply, Algoma Power requires 2 electrical service interruptions for all customers in the following area: The communities of Garden River First Nation, Echo Bay, Desbarats, Bruce Mines, St. Josephs Island and any associated areas east of Sault Ste Marie Reference #21 Saturday June 13, 2026 between the hours of […]
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – New Official Plan for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Area – July 7th, 2026 – Echo Bay (4pm – 6pm) and Desbarats (7pm – 9pm)
June 2026 – What’s Up Doc Newsletter – Trefry Centre
Click here to view the latest Newsletter from the Trefry Centre. May is packed with great programming!! Click here to view Seniors and Persons with a Disability webpage.
Road Safety and Slow Moving Vehicles – Staying safe while on the move
Half Load Restrictions are no longer in effect
Half Load Restrictions are no longer in effect as of May 25, 2026.


