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The Importance of Fire Exit Maintenance
The Ignace Fire Department would like to remind all property owners of fire exit maintenance. The Ontario Fire Code requires that all fire exits remain unobstructed at all times. Property owners need to make sure all exits, stairways and escape routes are shovelled and de-iced in the winter. Winter conditions…
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Ignace Sports and Recreational Centre Schedule Will be Disrupted during Repairs and Enhancements
Over the course of the next few months, the Ignace Sports and Recreation Centre will have disrupted schedules due to much-required repairs and enhancements. These repairs and enhancements will last well into the summer months. The Township is currently out to tender with contractors to determine level of work enhancements…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Public Statement: Response to Community or Resident Inquiries to the Township of Ignace
Response to Anonymous or Improperly Addressed Inquiries The Township of Ignace is committed to maintaining transparent, respectful, and accountable communication with all residents. To ensure appropriate follow‑up, verification, and response, the Township will not respond to inquiries that are submitted anonymously or without accurate contact information, including full name and appropriate…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Public Statement: Response to Community or Resident Inquiries to the Township of Ignace
Response to Anonymous or Improperly Addressed Inquiries The Township of Ignace is committed to maintaining transparent, respectful, and accountable communication with all residents. To ensure appropriate follow‑up, verification, and response, the Township will not respond to inquiries that are submitted anonymously or without accurate contact information, including full name and appropriate…
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Press Release: Ontario Government Supports Ignace Infrastructure Upgrades
Press Release: Ontario Government Supports Ignace Water and Wastewater Infrastructure UpgradesFebruary 18, 2026, Ignace, ON – Today Minister Greg Rickford, Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation/Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships and MPP for Kenora/Rainy River, on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario and the Government of…
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Announcement: Township of Ignace Advocacy for Residents - Ignace Sawmill
Announcement: January 19, 2026RE: Township of Ignace advocacy for residents affected by Domtar Sawmill shutdown Dear Residents of Ignace, We hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to address ongoing concerns and provide anupdate regarding the indefinite closure of the Domtar Ignace sawmill, which has unfortunatelydisplaced between…
Monday, 19 January 2026
Public Information: Town Hall Meeting March 23, 2026
PUBLIC INFORMATION: Ignace Town Hall Meeting March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM Upper Hall - Ignace Arena You're invited to the Township of Ignace's upcoming Town Hall Meeting, where community voices come together to shape our shared future. Questiion? Advance questions may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Press Release: Ignace Partners with Thunder Bay Developer
PRESS RELEASE: Township of Ignace Partners with Thunder Bay Developer on First Ever New Housing Sub-Division Development January 13, 2026, Ignace, ON – Township Council unanimously approved a recommendation from senior staff at its regularly scheduled meeting of January 12, 2026, indicating that it would partner with a Thunder Bay…
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
PRESS RELEASE: CEC Hosts the IAAC and the CNSC
PRESS RELEASE The Community Engagement Committee Hosts the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as they begin their formal Community Engagement Process on the NWMO Deep Geological Repository Project January 12, 2026, Ignace, ON – The Township of Ignace and…
Monday, 12 January 2026