The Township of St. Joseph Community Notices

10/15/2026

Donate your scrap vehicle for Fire Department training and receive a Donation Tax Receipt. Call the Fire Chief for more info 705-971-1970

10/15/2026

Make your vote count. Advance poll is this Saturday, Election Day is Monday October 26th.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Voter's Cards have been mailed. You should have received your card in the mail by now. If you have not received a card yet, please call the office and we will check the voters list for you. If you are not on the list you may still register by completing a form and presenting valid identification with your current address at the Municipal Office, 1669 Arthur Street, Richards Landing.

10/08/2026

The Marina's last open day will be Monday October 12th. Thanks for a great season, and we'll see you in the Spring!

10/08/2026

Please note this closure.

🚨 Upcoming NSHN Department Closure – Richards Landing Site

The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) is informing the community of an upcoming temporary closure of the Emergency Department at the following locations due to physician shortages:

RICHARDS LANDING SITE:
From 8:00 am on Friday October 9 and reopening at 8:00 am on Saturday October 10.

Anyone requiring immediate medical attention should call 9-1-1.

Ambulances will be re-routed to one of the following closest Emergency Departments to the Richards Landing Site:
• Thessalon Site – North Shore Health Network – 135 Dawson St., Thessalon, ON
• Sault Area Hospital – 750 Great Northern Rd., Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Access to services for non-emergent health advice or information is available by contacting Health811 by calling 8-1-1. TTY Line dial 7-1-1 or alternatively: 1-800-855-0511. Or start a live chat with an advisor online at: https://health811.ontario.ca.

For same day virtual access to a Nurse Practitioner through the North East Virtual Care Clinic for patients who have minor health issues and do not have a primary care provider or access to one in a timely manner visit: https://nevirtualcare.ca/ or contact 1-888-684-1999 for more information.

The North Shore Health Network continues to investigate all possible options to provide safe access to care and to avoid closure. For further information please visit our website: www.nshn.care or via Facebook “North Shore Health Network.”

10/07/2026

Please note that with the freezing temperatures at night, the fountains at Tranter Park and WI Park have been closed for the season. See you in the spring!

10/06/2026

CHARGING PROBLEM Warning signs
Stop using a battery or device immediately if you notice:
• Swelling or bulging
• Excessive heat
• Strange odours
• Leaking fluids
• Discolouration or deformation
• Hissing, popping, or crackling sounds
If safe to do so, move the device away from combustible materials and contact the manufacturer.

Charge Safely
Protect yourself and your family by following these simple precautions:
• Use only manufacturer-approved chargers.
• Charge batteries on hard, non-combustible surfaces.
• Plug chargers directly into wall outlets whenever possible.
• Disconnect batteries once fully charged.
• Keep charging devices away from exits and escape routes.
• Never charge batteries under pillows, blankets, or upholstered furniture.
• Avoid leaving batteries charging unattended overnight.
If a battery fire occurs
If a lithium-ion battery catches fire:
• Evacuate the area immediately.
• Close doors behind you if possible.
• Call 911 or local emergency services.
• Do not attempt to fight a large battery fire.
• Follow your emergency evacuation plan.

Have any fire safety questions? Send them to the Fire Chief…

Duncan Rydall Fire Chief
St Joseph Fire and Rescue
1511 10th Side Road
Richards Landing P0R1J0
E-mail [email protected]

10/05/2026

Know the Warning Signs

Batteries are part of our everyday lives, but it’s important to know when something isn’t right.

If a battery or device is swollen, unusually hot, leaking, discoloured, or making hissing, popping, or crackling sounds, stop using it right away.

If it’s safe, move it away from anything that could catch fire and contact the manufacturer.

When in doubt, put safety first.

09/30/2026

✅ DRINKING WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

September 30, 2026

The Do Not Drink Water Advisory issued on September 29, 2026 has now been lifted.

Follow-up testing has confirmed that the drinking water is safe for normal use and consumption.

You may now use tap water for:

• Drinking

• Preparing infant formula

• Making beverages

• Food preparation or cooking

• Brushing teeth

• Making ice cubes

• Washing fruits and vegetables eaten raw

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this advisory.

Questions?
PUC Services Inc.
(705) 989-2185