The fire ban in the Town of Marathon has been lifted.

Residents are reminded that although the ban has been lifted, fire safety remains everyone’s responsibility. Please use caution, follow all applicable fire permit regulations, and ensure fires are properly supervised and fully extinguished.

This Notice of Adoption of the new Town of Marathon Official Plan (“the Official Plan”) is issued pursuant to section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13 (“Planning Act”).

News Release

Today marks an exciting milestone for the Town of Marathon!

We are pleased to share our official news release regarding today's special announcement. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this significant investment in our community and the future of Marathon.

Phase 2 Road Work Update – July 21 

The completion stage of Phase 2 road repair work is scheduled to begin July 21, 2026, weather pending.

Residents should expect minor detours and brief delays as crews finalize surface treatments and complete remaining repair sections. These temporary traffic adjustments help ensure safe working conditions for NCS contractors.

Thank you for your patience as we continue improving roadway quality across Marathon.

The Town of Marathon is currently within a Restricted Fire Zone.

No fire permits will be issued or sold until the Restricted Fire Zone has been lifted. This means no open-air burning requiring a permit is permitted during this time.

This includes:
🔥 Campfires and recreational fires
🔥 Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces
🔥 Chimineas
🔥 Burning grass, leaves, brush, or yard debris
🔥 Any other open-air burning that requires a permit

These restrictions are in place to help reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our community, residents, visitors, and our emergency responders.

⚠️ Emergencies can happen with little warning. Whether it's a wildfire, road closure, water advisory, power outage, or another urgent municipal notice, getting information quickly can make all the difference.

📱 Sign up for our Mass Communication System to receive emergency alerts and important notifications directly to your phone, text, or email:
👉 https://marathon.allnetconnect.ca/Pubs_v2/register.aspx

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The Town of Marathon is advising the public that electrical infrastructure upgrades will be taking place at the Marathon Golf Course this week beginning today. This work is necessary to improve reliability and performance of the irrigation system that supports course maintenance and turf health.

There is no anticipated disruption to regular golf course operations. The golf course will remain open during the work; certain areas may be temporarily marked or restricted while underground cabling is installed.

Due to Canada Day, garbage collection scheduled for Wednesday will take place on Thursday, July 2. Please place bins out at your usual time.