Township of Assiginack

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To view live meetings go to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com//streams The Township of Assiginack is located on the eastern portion of Manitoulin Island.The main community, Manitowaning (the first European settlement on Manitoulin Island), is nestled in a picturesque bay. Manitowaning offers a diverse number of attractions and unique landmarks including; the Assi

ginack Arena and Fair Grounds (with public tennis courts and ball diamond), Bay Street Marina (offering access to the North Channel and Great Lakes), an original lighthouse still in operation (built in 1878), the Rainbow Ridge Golf Course, swimming beaches and playgrounds, McLeans park that has year round access for hiking, biking snowshoeing and cross country skiing, St. Paul’s Anglican Church (the oldest Anglican church in Northern Ontario), Museum exhibit building with an adjacent original blacksmith shop, authentic log home and early century school house. Retail and services include municipal office, medical clinic, ambulance services, waste disposal, public Internet access, volunteer fire department, seven churches, post office, public library, grocery store, restaurants, pharmacy, and chartered banking services with 24 hour ATM.

Sheila’s back!
09/12/2026

Sheila’s back!

09/10/2026
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09/02/2026

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To ensure you receive a ballet to vote by mail, visit the Township office before September 20, 2026.
08/28/2026

To ensure you receive a ballet to vote by mail, visit the Township office before September 20, 2026.

Did you miss the Ontario Elections deadline to add your name to the upcoming municipal election?
Come to the Township office to view the Preliminary List of Electors. Confirm your name is on the list, spelled correctly, and your current address is also listed.
If any amendments are required or additions, a quick form can be filled out (available at the Township office) to make those changes.
Remember to bring a valid proof of identification with your name and address available.
The Clerk can make amendments to the list right up until the end of voting day on October 26, 2026 at 8 p.m.
You will not receive a Mail in Ballot if your name is not on the List of Electors.

Image by Tara Winstead.

Update: The owner has been found! Thanks to those who assisted. Recognise this Dog?He was found this afternoon on Queen ...
08/26/2026

Update: The owner has been found! Thanks to those who assisted.
Recognise this Dog?
He was found this afternoon on Queen Street in Manitowaning. Please call the Township office before 5 p.m. if you know who the owner is. (705)859-3196.

Did you miss the Ontario Elections deadline to add your name to the upcoming municipal election?Come to the Township off...
08/26/2026

Did you miss the Ontario Elections deadline to add your name to the upcoming municipal election?
Come to the Township office to view the Preliminary List of Electors. Confirm your name is on the list, spelled correctly, and your current address is also listed.
If any amendments are required or additions, a quick form can be filled out (available at the Township office) to make those changes.
Remember to bring a valid proof of identification with your name and address available.
The Clerk can make amendments to the list right up until the end of voting day on October 26, 2026 at 8 p.m.
You will not receive a Mail in Ballot if your name is not on the List of Electors.

Image by Tara Winstead.

08/21/2026

Below is the Uncertified List of Candidates who have filed their nomination papers with the Township of Assiginack for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election. Nominations will be officially certified on Monday, August 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. with a Certified List of Candidates being publicly posted at that time.

Candidates for Mayor (1 seat)

• Jennifer Hooper - Filed May 20, 2026
• Brenda Reid – Filed August 20, 2026
• Michael Phillips – Filed August 20, 2026
• Bill Holmes – Filed August 20, 2026
• Dave Ham – Filed August 20, 2026

Candidates for Councillor (4 seats)

• Janice Bowerman - Filed July 10, 2026
• David McDowell - Filed August 18, 2026
• Marcie Hughson - Filed August 18, 2026
• Dwayne Elliot – Filed August 19, 2026
• Rob Maguire – Filed August 19, 2026
• Frank Klodnicki – Filed August 19, 2026

Candidates for School Board Trustee (1 seat)

Today is the deadline to check, update, or add yourself to the voters list with voterlookup online tool. After today any...
08/12/2026

Today is the deadline to check, update, or add yourself to the voters list with voterlookup online tool. After today any updates will need to be done at our office in person and will require proof of ID.

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156 Arthur Street
Manitowaning, ON
P0P1N0

Telephone

+18005400179

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