The Township of St. Joseph Community Notices

09/15/2026

Please see the job posting at: https://stjosephtownship.com/jobs/View/?id=11

09/15/2026

Sharing for the NSHN Auxiliary, Richards Landing Matthews Site.

Please see this important information regarding local healthcare

09/15/2026

Please be advised that Highway 548 at Richardson Creek Bridge has been reopened to controlled daytime traffic effective September 7, 2026, following the previous full road closure associated with the ongoing bridge construction works.

Traffic is currently being permitted across the bridge during daytime hours under temporary traffic control measures, including traffic control barrels, signage, and flagging operations.

The current traffic arrangement is as follows:

Location: Highway 548 at Richardson Creek Bridge
Daytime: Road open to controlled traffic

Traffic Control: Single-lane controlled traffic with temporary traffic control measures and flagging

Nighttime: Road remains closed to traffic

Full Reopening: To occur once the permanent guide rail and bridge railing systems have been installed

The temporary daytime traffic arrangement will remain in place while GIP completes the outstanding permanent guide rail and bridge railing works. Nighttime closures will continue as a safety precaution until these permanent roadside safety systems are completed.

GIP is actively coordinating the delivery and installation of the outstanding components, and full unrestricted two-way traffic will be restored as soon as the permanent safety systems are completed.

09/11/2026

The Richards Landing Marina Office will be closed Friday Sept. 11 for the morning, reopening at 1:30pm due to a staffing shortage. Sorry for any inconvenience.

09/04/2026

Please note the new Fall Marina Office Hours. Open Thurs. to Mon. from 9am to 5pm.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

09/02/2026

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

08/31/2026

We're hiring! Positions available for Landfill Attendants - Part Time/Casual. See all of the details here: https://stjosephtownship.com/jobs/View/?id=10

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

🚧 Road Closure Extension – Richardson Creek Bridge

Please be advised that GIP Paving Inc. is extending the existing full road closure on Highway 548 at Richardson Creek Bridge until September 7, 2026, to allow ongoing bridge construction work to be completed.

The closure was originally scheduled to end on August 28, 2026. The revised closure details are:

Location: Highway 548 at Richardson Creek Bridge

Extended Closure End Date: September 7, 2026

Closure: 24 hours daily

The existing detour via A Line Road and D Line Road will remain in place throughout the extended closure to help maintain traffic flow.

We appreciate residents and motorists for their patience and understanding while this work is completed. Please plan your travel accordingly and allow additional time for the detour.

08/17/2026

A Community Reminder: Preventing Grass Fires

A small act of carelessness can have significant consequences, particularly during dry conditions.

On Saturday, a grass fire on St. Joseph Island was fortunately brought under control with the assistance of a local farmer. The Fire Department attended and thoroughly wet down the affected area. Nearby, baled hay presented an additional and potentially serious fire hazard.

This incident is a timely reminder that cigarette butts should never be discarded from a vehicle or onto the ground. What may seem insignificant can easily ignite dry grass, spread quickly, and place farms, property, and our community at risk.

Keeping St. Joseph Island safe is a shared responsibility. Please take the extra moment to dispose of cigarette butts properly and responsibly.

Let’s protect the Island we all value keeping St. Joseph Island safe, clean, and cared for.