That you can have Municipal News, Events and Updates directly emailed to your inbox?  To join our Mailing List go to www.magnetawan.com and scroll to the bottom of the HOMEPAGE under QUICK LINKS. Don’t forget to confirm your subscription!! No confirmation email? Check your Junk folder!

That the Municipal Office publishes two newsletters a year so that we can keep residents informed about what is happening in the Municipality. Newsletters are mailed out with tax notices in February and August and are available on our website! 

That AGENDAS & AGENDA PACKAGES for Council Meetings are posted the Friday before Council typically by 3pm. Links for online audio streaming are posted Wednesday before Council.  Council usually meets every third Wednesday. Agendas, Agenda Packages, and Minutes are posted up on our website under our Government Page

That there are multiple ways to pay your tax bill. Instructions are posted up on our website under our  Residents Page

A third-party company, Emterra, performs our curbside waste collection. Any service disruptions are announced on our website and social media. Contact them directly using the information on your recently mailed recycling calendar. If you did not receive your calendar, download it from our website or contact us.

That the Curbside Garbage and Recycling Pick Up is available only for designated properties within the Village of Magnetawan's limits and that ratepayers pay an extra levy for these amenities. 

That Landfill information including hours and tipping fees are posted up on our website under our  Residents Page.

That the Municipal Landfills only accept clear bags. You must present your landfill card for access, and you must have your waste tagged with bag tags or mark off your bags of waste on your landfill card.  The implementation of the waste reduction program will help the Municipality extend the life span of our landfills Learn more about our waste management policies.   

KEEP WASTE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

That contamination would be any material that is not considered to be blue box (e.g. garbage, compost) or any other contamination that will negatively impact the machinery when sorting? Not rinsing out jars, a mixed bag of blue box and garbage are considered contamination!

That the Dinner and a Drive-in Movie Event “Magnetawan Bucks” Program generates additional sales for participating businesses within our Municipality  in the shoulder season between October and November.  

SHOP, SPEND, SUPPORT, AND ENJOY LOCAL!  

That the Magnetawan Lions' Pavilion Outdoor Rink is WEATHER DEPENDENT!  This means that the weather directly affects the condition of the ice surface. No cooling or refrigeration systems are used to make or maintain the ice surface.  

CHECK BEFORE YOU LACE!  

That the Locks and Heritage Museum Centre operates from the last weekend in June until the first weekend in September, with typical operating expenses around $80,000, revenues of about $5,000, and partially funded through grants for hiring students.

That on Saturdays between May Long Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend the Magnetawan Farmer's Market, which is independently run is held at the Magnetawan Lions' Pavilion. While you’re there stop by the Magnetawan Agricultural Society's White Elephant Sale held at the Magnetawan Agricultural Barn. All proceeds go towards the Magnetawan Fall Fair!

That the Remembrance Ceremony is conducted and organized by the Magnetawan-Dunchurch Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394. Consider making a donation! Get more information about Branch 394!

That there is FREE WIFI accessible at the Magnetawan Library. For more information visit  their website  AND  there is FREE WIFI accessible at the Ahmic Harbour Community Centre and Magnetawan Fire Station #2.  You can find the password located in the display case by the entrance.

That the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has an interactive trail guide?  The interactive trail reference tool provides real-time trail status and trail accessible points of interests, fuel, and amenities! Check it out in real time!

That Transport Canada Regulations for Pleasure Crafts used as commercial passenger vessels are regulated by Transport Canada. For more information.

That the average Canada Goose poops every 12 minutes and drops between 2 to 3 lbs on a daily basis? The Parks Department spends 4 hours per week to clean up the goose droppings at our Municipal Parks and Greenspaces.

That it takes the Parks Department  4-5 hours per day to water the hanging baskets and flower planters at Municipal Parks, Greenspaces and Downtown Cores.

That the Parks Department maintains and cuts grass at 7 cemeteries and 4 parks/greenspaces located throughout the Municipality.

That placement of snow on roadways from a private driveway is dangerous and prohibited under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, c. 181)

That if Beaver Dams are located on your property breach and damage neighboring property or Municipal property including roads and culverts. YOU are liable for the damages. Learn more about conflict prevention tips

That it takes the Public Works Department an estimated eight (8) hours per route (one round) to complete Snowplowing within the Municipality. The Roads Crew aims to be out before the School buses and typically Bus Routes are completed first.

That the Public Works Department uses an estimated 14,000 tons of gravel per year depending on the amount of washouts the Municipality experiences.

That the Public Works Department keeps a detailed track on the weather and weather patterns to respond to winter events.

That the Public Works Department does not clean the end of resident's driveways

That it is the responsibility of the owner of the mailbox to clear the snow away so that Canada Post has access. Heavy wet snow and ice can have enough force to damage a mailbox, but this damage is outside of the snowplow operator’s control and responsibility. Please ensure that your mailbox is securely attached to a post embedded into the ground. The Municipality will only replace mailboxes that are physically damaged by the plow itself not thrown snow. Any other damages are the responsibility of the owner. Costs to repair a plow damaged by reinforced mailboxes will be the responsibility of the landowner.

That we have 233.2 kms of centerline roads (180.8 Gravel Roads, 50.4 kms Surface Treated and 2 kms of Asphalt) within the Municipality of Magnetawan. This does not include Privately Maintained Roads or Provincial Highways located within our Municipality.

That in the Winter months our public works crew are not only busy plowing after storms or inclement weather but sanding/salting, pushing back banks, and performing snow removal within the Villages.

That you are responsible or maintaining up to where your driveway meets the road

That entrances on Municipal Roads, even those privately maintained, require an entrance permit. Check out the by-law and entrance permit application 

That property owners installing entrances to properties located on Highway 520, Highway 124 and Highway 510 require entrance permits from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).  For more information visit their website   

That in order to have a trailer on your property that you need the proper zoning, and you must purchase a trailer permit.  View By-law and application details.

That you can find the zoning of any property located within the Municipality on our website’s interactive map.

That the Ontario Building Code is a regulation under the Building Code Act. It establishes detailed technical and administrative requirements, and minimum standards for building construction.  The Ontario Building Code is available online at the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website.  

That Building or Demolition permits must be issued and posted on site prior to construction or demolition taking place. Find permit information and applications here.

That Storage Containers such as, but not limited to, truck body, tractor-trailer units, sea containers and/or shipping containers must comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Zoning requirements, and in most cases require a building permit.  If in doubt give us a shout!

That orders issued for contravention of Ontario Building Code and/or the Building Code Act remain on file and open until the Order has been compiled with.

That you can pick up the Public Health of Ontario Water Testing Kits at the Municipal Office?  Testing Kits can than be dropped off at the Ontario Public Health Office at 17 Copeland Street in Burks Falls.

That you can find out information on Local Beaches Water Testing performed the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit's on their website Beaches - North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

That the Magnetawan Fire Department responds to most critical medical calls in our area to assist EMS. The Magnetawan Fire Department can provide stabilization for fractures and breaks, CPR, AED, Naloxone and bleeding control for wounds and other such services. The Magnetawan Fire Department does NOT carry EpiPens, Aspiring or any other medications that Paramedics do. If you require specific medications, please ensure you have them readily available, even at the cottage.

That you should ensure that you check the fire rating and open air burning by-lawa before burning. Offenders may be fined. Read the By-law.

Fire Safety Frequently Asked Questions

Q - Do I need a burn permit?

A - NO We do not issue burn permits

Q - Can I have a campfire while the fire rating is HIGH?

A - YES but for cooking and warmth only, when no other means are available 

Q - Can I burn furniture, bed mattresses, and household rubbish etc.?

A - NO Do not burn anything that is environmentally unfriendly. Untreated and natural materials only

Q - Can I have a campfire when the rating is at EXTREME?

A - NO!  No fires are permitted - This is a TOTAL FIRE BAN

Q - Can I light and release Chinese lanterns?

A - NO! The Open Air Burning By-law prohibits this.  View our Open Air Burning By-law  

Q - What size fire can I have?

A - Low and Moderate - 8' in diameter for non-recreational burning and 2' in diameter for campfires

     High - 2' in diameter for cooking and warmth only

     Extreme - Absolutely no burning of any kind or fireworks 

     Also, if windy, do NOT burn!

Q - Can I have a larger fire than is permitted by the by-law?

A - YES - Contact the Fire Department BEFORE having larger fires. Approval is required to exceed the allowed size