Police, Fire and Ambulance: 911
911 service is intended for emergency situations only, and is not to be used for information inquiries or to obtain information on winter road conditions. This can tie up 911 lines and prevent someone truly in need from gaining access to emergency services.
Road Conditions
For winter road conditions across the region and the province call 1-800-268-4686 or Provincial TTY 1-886-471-8929, or check the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's Traveller's Information Page, before heading out to obtain general travel information including provincial highway closures and road conditions.
Community, Social, Health and Government Service Information: 211
Operated by the United Way, 211 provides a full range of non-emergency community, social, health and federal, provincial and municipal government service information. 211 is an information and referral number. No service requests are generated.
Other Important Numbers:
* Poison Treatment Centre: 1-800-268-9017, 1-877-750-2233 (TTY)
* Spills Action Centre: 1-800-268-6060
* Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
* Algoma Public Health: (705) 759-5287
* CANPASS Customs Check-in for Boaters: 1-888-226-7277
* Great Lakes Power: (705) 254-7444, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
* After-hours hydro service: (705) 253-8333
* OPP: 1-888-310-1122, 1-888-310-1133 (TTY)
* Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
* Marine and Air Search and Rescue: 1-800-222-8477
* TeleHealth Ontario: 1-800-267-7270
* Canadian Red Cross: 1-866-797-0000
* ServiceOntario: 1-800-267-8097
Important Local Numbers:
* St. Joseph Township Municipal Office: (705) 246-2625
* Works Garage: (705) 246-2256
* Fire Hall (non emergency): (705) 246-2820
* Richards Landing Marina (in season): (705) 246-0254
* Dr. Trefry Centre: (705) 246-0036
* Legion Hall: (705) 246-2494
