Camp A.B.L.E. Receives Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth Donation

Camp A.B.L.E, a state-licensed summer camp operated by Canton Leisure Services that is specifically designed for children ages 8 to 14 with disabilities, recently received a $500 donation from the Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth.

This generous donation w...

Canton Leisure Services Staff Members Elected to mParks Board of Directors

Canton Leisure Services is pleased to announce two of its staff members, Canton Deputy Director Jon LaFever and Youth Recreation Specialist Laura Mortier, were recently elected to the mParks Board of Directors.

Starting September 2017, LaFever will serve a...

Canton Leisure Services To Bring Back Popular Family Field Day & Movie In The Park

 Area residents are invited to relive those childhood moments of excitement, joy and friendly competition during the Third Annual Family Field Day & Movie in the Park.  This fun event that the whole family can enjoy is scheduled to t...

Canton Club 55+ To Host Second Annual Canton Senior Games

Area seniors are invited to enter the Second Annual Canton Senior Games, which are scheduled to take place August 22-25, 2017, at various locations in the Canton community. A variety of fun and challenging activities for men and women age 55 and older wil...

IKEA to hold last two Jazz Concerts

The 2017 Canton Color Block Jazz Concert Series continues this summer on Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. The schedule is as follows:

August 18: RYZ Mr. Gerard Gibbs--IKEAAugust 25: Greg Nagy--IKEA

Audience members are encouraged to bring a law...

Canton’s National Night Out to Feature Annual “Not in Our Town” Community Peace Rally

On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, area residents are invited to Heritage Park’s North Pavilion for a “Night Out” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with their community partners:  the Canton Police Department, the Canton Public Librar...

Canton Township To Hold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan Public Meeting

 Canton Township will hold a special public meeting to collect community input for its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the Canton Administration Building – Boar...

Canton’s Lower Rouge Trail Awarded Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Grant

Canton Township was the recent recipient of a $40,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Fund for Design and Access, which was awarded by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. These grant dollars will be used to fund the design of additional L...

Canton Cornshuckers To Host Vintage Base Ball Games in Canton’s Heritage Park

Area residents are invited to step back in time and experience a series of Civil War era base ball games featuring the Canton Cornshuckers.  This local team will take on several Metro Detroit challengers in the Base Ball style of the 1860s, which...

Thursday Night Concert Series Return To Canton’s Heritage Park

 Continuing a more than 20-year tradition in the Canton community, the Thursday Night Concert Series will fill Canton’s Heritage Park with a wide variety of musical entertainment and plenty of family fun during these free weekly concert...

Delta Sigma Phi’s Gamma Tau Chapter of Eastern Michigan University Receives mParks Community Service

 The Delta Sigma Phi, Gamma Tau Chapter, of Eastern Michigan University was the recent recipient of a 2017 Community Service Award presented by mParks, formerly known as Michigan Recreation and Park Association, in recognition of their ongoing co...

Canton Splash Playgrounds to Open Memorial Day Weekend

The Flodin Park Splash Playground, located on Saltz Road at Morton Taylor Road and the Heritage Park Splash Playground, located west of Canton Center Road and south of Cherry Hill Road, are scheduled to open on Friday, May 26th - weather permitting.

Both S...

Canton’s ‘Be A #ModelMan’ Pilot Program For Area Young Men Holds First Graduation

Canton’s Be A #ModelMan program, a youth leadership and empowerment initiative for young men ages 11 - 15 in the Canton community, recently held its first graduation ceremony at the Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway, in Canton,...

Notice of Public Hearing - Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the ...

Notice of Public Hearing - Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, of the ...

Meeting Notice to the Public - Election Commission

                       Meeting Notice to the Public

The ELECTION COMMISSION of the Charter Township of Canton will meet

August 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the...

Notice to Cut Noxious Weeds

NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS

To the owner oroccupant or any person or persons, firm or corporation having charge of anyland in the Township of Canton:

Notice is hereby giventhat all noxious weeds growing on any land in the Charter Township of Canton,Wayne Co...

2017 Board of Trustee Meeting Dates

2017 Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

January 3 Study Session - Canton 101 – 5:00 PM Start Time at Holiday Inn Express,

3950 S Lotz Rd, (Michigan Avenue & Lotz)

January 10 Regular Board Meeting

January 17 Study Session – Automated Recyc...

Notice To Residents Charter Township of Canton

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON

            If you experience an overflow or backup of a sewage disposal...

WTUA Scheduled Meetings for 2017

WTUA Schedule of Meetings

Calenda r Yea r 2017

All meetings are held in the WTUA Conference Room located at 40905 Joy Road, Canton, MI 48187 at 3:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23, 2017

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017

Monday, Mar 27, 2017

Monday, Apr 24, 2017

Monday, May 22, 2017

Mo...

Planning Commission 2017 Meeting Schedule

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONPLANNING COMMISSION
2017 MEETING SCHEDULE

At the Meeting of November 14, 2016, the Planning Commission of the Charter Township of Canton adopted the following meeting schedule for 2017:

January 9, February 6, March 6...Read on...

Notice to the Public - Zoning Board of Appeals

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, Michigan AT 7:00 P.M. Read on...

Canton Township Zoning Board of Appeals:

The Zoning Board of Appeals normally meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Board of Trustees meeting room, First Floor, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Unless post...Read on...

Canton Township Planning Commission:

The Planning Commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Board of Trustees meeting room, First Floor, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Unless posted otherwise, th...Read on...

Canton Township Merit Commission:

The Merit Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Lower Level – Room C, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Unless posted otherwise, the scheduled dates are as ...Read on...

Canton Historic District Commission:

The Canton Historic District Commission meetings are held quarterly at 7:00 p.m. at the Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan. Unless posted otherwise, the scheduled dates are as follows: Wednesday – January 7, 2015
Wednesday...Read on...

Canton Downtown Development Authority

The Canton Downtown Development Authority meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Supervisor’s Conference Room, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Unless post...Read on...

Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, & Heritage:

The Canton Commission for Culture, Arts, & Heritage meetings are held quarterly at 7:00 p.m. at the Charter Township of Canton Administration Building, Lower Level Room E, 1150 Canton Center South, Canton, Michigan. Unless posted otherwise, the sch...Read on...

UPDATE: Pawn store owner & associate arraigned on criminal charges today

UPDATE: Pawn shop owner & associate arraigned on criminal charges

August 1, 2017, Canton, MI – The below listed defendants, Gargis and Razon were arraigned in 36^th District Court earlier today.  Judge Kenneth J. Ki...

National Night Out to Feature Annual "Not in Our Town" Community Peace Rally

Canton, MI – July 14, 2017 -  On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, area residents are invited to Heritage Park’s North Pavilion for a “Night Out” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with their community partners: the Canton Poli...

Police warn of new scam

Police warn of new scam

July 5, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has taken several reports in recent weeks regarding individuals who have attempted to purchase dogs from out-of-state websites, only to find out they had fallen victi...

Temporary Traffic Order for Special Conditions

Due to the Liberty Fest Run, and expected heavy traffic for the Liberty Fest fireworks display in Heritage Park, the Director of Public Safety has issued an emergency traffic order in accordance with the Uniform Traffic Code for Cities, Township...

Police looking for spray paint vandalism suspects

May 30, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is investigating multiple reports of vandalism that occurred during the early morning hours of Monday, May 29, between 1 - 3 a.m., in the area of Palmer and Haggerty Roads.  The su...

Temporary Traffic Order for Special Conditions

Due to safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists, the speed limit on Denton Road shall be 25 MPH from 1,000 feet north of Proctor Road to 1,000 feet south of the southern boundary of Independence Park, during the following times of the Canton Cup Socc...

Honor Guard's Memorial Day Service

May 17, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Fire Department Honor Guard will be hosting a Memorial Day service to be held on Monday, May 29, 2017, at 10 a.m.  The event will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial Center located in Her...

Canton hosting first Youth Public Safety Academy

May 15, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Public Safety Department is hosting a one-week summer program for teens age 13 to 17 years old, providing a fun, interactive learning experience designed to:

• Teach students about the daily operations of the p...

Invitation to attend Coffee with a Cop

May 2, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has scheduled the following Coffee with a Cop session:

Tuesday, May 23, 2017, from 10 a.m. – noon; hosted at Biggby Coffee, 45430 Ford Road, in Canton

These sessions are open to the ...

Temporary Traffic Regulation for Special Conditions

Due to safety concerns for pedestrians, participants and motorists, Joy Road between Canton Center Road and McClumpha will be closed during the following listed time of the SJ5K Plymouth High School Run:      May 7, 2017 from 8:...

Police Department participates in DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 27, 2017, Canton, MI – On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Canton Police Department will take part in a national collaborative effort with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to remove potentially dangerous prescriptio...

Families Against Narcotics Coming to Canton

March 30, 2017, Canton, MI – Families Against Narcotics (FAN) has announced the launch of their new Northwest Wayne County Chapter that will meet monthly in Canton.  FAN is an organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma a...

Re-accreditation awarded to the Canton Police Department

March 29, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has once again retained its international accreditation status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA).  The department received its origi...

Community Connection Day for Special Populations

March 28, 2017, Canton, MI – Local families with at-risk and special populations are invited to meet and mingle with Canton police officers and firefighter/paramedics at Canton’s first Community Connection Day. &n...

Police looking for information regarding discharge of firearm

March 28, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is actively investigating an incident that occurred Friday night at approximately 11 p.m., in the parking lot of Golden Gate Shopping Center located on Lilley Road, south of Joy Road.Poli...

Warming center available in Canton

March 9, 2017, Canton, MI – While power restoration work continues in the area, Canton has opened a warming center for residents at its Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway.  The warming center will be open during regular...

Canton man charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct involving a minor

Canton man charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct involving a minor

March 3, 2017, Canton, MI – Yesterday, Canton resident Eric Christopher Locke, age 20, was arraigned in 35^th District Court on three counts of Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct....

Local businesses checked for alcohol sales to minors

March 2, 2017, Canton, MI - The Canton Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted alcohol sales checks during the month of February.  The special unit utilized a volunteer decoy minor to attempt the purchase alcohol at...

Driver crashes into front door of Police Headquarters

February 10, 2017, Canton, MI – Today at approximately 12:40 p.m., a female driving a mini-van drove into the front door of the Canton Public Safety Headquarters Building.  After striking the door a second time, the vehicle left the sce...

Residents encouraged to participate in survey on fostering public trust in law enforcement

Access online survey here

January 31, 2017, Canton, MI – The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) is providing residents with an opportunity to comment on how to advance police-community relations in their community. &nbs...

Citizens Police Academy being held this spring in Canton

January 17, 2017, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is currently planning its next Citizens Police Academy for individuals who are interested in acquiring insight and knowledge on how the police department works to serve the Canton commu...

Snow Emergency declared for Canton

Snow Emergency Declared for Canton

December 11, 2016

Effective Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 1 p.m., until Monday, December 12, 2016 at 10 p.m., a Snow Emergency is hereby declared for the Charter Township of Canton.  

In...

Mother of Fentanyl overdose praises law enforcement efforts

December 6, 2016, Canton, MI – The mother of a local 34-year old male who died from a Fentanyl overdose is praising the efforts of law enforcement.  Terri Young stated prior to her son’s battle with Heroin, Andrew Kocoloski, w...

Police investigating reports of two women being groped in parking lot

November 30, 2016, Canton, MI – On Monday, November 28, 2016, at approximately 7 p.m., and again at 9:30 p.m., Canton police officers responded to Lifetime Fitness on Haggerty Road for two separate reports of a female being approached from behin...

Police accreditation assessment team invites public comment

November 16, 2016, Canton, MI – A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive on Monday, November 28, 2016 to examine all aspects of the Canton Police Department’s policies and procedures, ...Read on...

Local businesses checked for alcohol sales to minors

November 4, 2016, Canton, MI - The Canton Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) conducted alcohol sales checks during the month of October. The special unit utilized a volunteer decoy minor to attempt the purchase alcohol at eight businesses...Read on...

Sergeant graduates from Police Staff & Command School

November 4, 2016, Canton, MI – Last week Canton Police Sergeant Daniel Traylor successfully completed Eastern Michigan University’s Police Staff & Command School.

EMU’s Staff & Command School is a 360-hour program, designed to provide extensiv...Read on...

Two Fire Officers Graduate from Staff & Command School

October 24, 2016, Canton, MI – Last week, Canton Fire Department’s Fire Marshal John Oltman and Captain William Wisler successfully completed Fire Staff & Command School at Eastern Michigan University.

The EMU Staff and Command School is a comprehe...Read on...

Police Department announces the retirement of Deputy Chief

October 24, 2016, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department announces the retirement of Deputy Chief Scott Hilden, following a 24-year career with the agency.

Deputy Chief Hilden was hired by the police department in 1992 as a patrol officer. He was p...Read on...

Canton fills to new Deputy Director positions

October 21, 2016, Canton, MI – Following a comprehensive internal assessment process, the Canton Public Safety Department has filled two new Deputy Director positions created as part of the department’s restructuring plan approved in August by the Townshi...Read on...

Seniors: Safe, Sound & Secure seminar planned

October 10, 2016, Canton, MI – Canton’s Public Safety Department is partnering with Canton Leisure Services to bringing back its annual Seniors: Safe, Sound & Secure seminar on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from noon - 3 p.m., at the Summit on the Park...Read on...

Invitation to attend Coffee with a Cop

September 9, 2016, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has scheduled the following Coffee with a Cop session:

• Wednesday, September 28, 2016, from 9-11 a.m., hosted at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, located at 302 N. Canton Center Road, in Cant...Read on...

Special enforcement's target drunk drivers this holiday weekend

September 1, 2016, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the state in the Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk driving enforcement campaign. Beginning tomorrow and running through the following weekend, off...Read on...

New police officer sworn-in this week

September 1, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department welcomes its newest police officer, Nicole Harmon, to the department. Harmon took her Oath of Office, administered by Township Clerk Terry Bennett, on Monday with family and friends in attendance. ...Read on...

House fire

September 1, 2016, Canton, MI – Today at approximately 5:42 a.m., the Canton Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Merrimac for a house fire. While on route, responding units were advised that police officers were on scene and stated flames ...Read on...

Charges issued against individuals operating marijuana dispensary in Canton

July 16, 2015, Canton, MI – In September, 2014, the Western-Wayne Criminal Investigations Unit began an investigation into the Pure Wellness Marijuana Dispensary located at 145 N. Haggerty Road, in Canton. Over the course of the next six months, unit det...Read on...

New firefighter/paramedic sworn in

June 25, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton Public Safety welcomes its newest firefighter/paramedic, Eric Walter, to the department. Walter was sworn-in by Canton Township Clerk Terry Bennett on June 22, 2015.

All new firefighter/paramedics in Canton are req...Read on...

Invitation to attend Coffee with a Cop

June 23, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has scheduled the following Coffee with a Cop session:

•Friday, July 17, 2015, from 9-11 a.m. at Village Coney Island, 47182 Michigan Avenue

These on-going sessions are open to the public and...Read on...

Emergency traffic order issued for special conditions

May 21, 2015, Canton, MI – In accordance with the Uniform Traffic Code for cities, townships and villages, R28.1127, Rule 127, the Director of Public Safety has issued the following traffic order as related to the Canton Cup Soccer Tournament:

Due to s...Read on...

Two new police officers sworn in today

May 18, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department welcomes its newest police officers, Kenneth Kleszcz and Kenneth Montone, to the department. Both new officers took their Oaths of Office this morning with friends and family present.

All new p...Read on...

New firefighter/paramedics sworn-in

May 15, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Fire Department welcomes its newest firefighter/paramedics, Gregory Derby and Samuel Wieland, to the department. Derby and Wieland took their Oaths of Office on May 11, 2015, administered by Canton Township Clerk Ter...Read on...

Missing person alert

May 14, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is investigating a missing 35-year old male named Christopher Raymond Lindberg. Lindberg was staying with a relative in Canton, who last had contact with him on April 13, 2015.

Anyone who has see...Read on...

Invitation to attend Coffee with a Cop session

May 13, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department has scheduled the following Coffee with a Cop session:

• Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m. – noon, at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, 42550 Executive Drive (Note: Kids will be permitted to j...Read on...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Open House

April 23, 2015, Canton, MI – First Step, a non-profit organization to reduce the incidence of domestic and sexual violence, is partnering with the Canton Police Department to host a Sexual Assault Awareness Open House, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from 5...Read on...

New firefighter sworn in

April 21, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton Public Safety welcomes its newest firefighter/paramedic, Bernard Brosnan, to the department. Brosnan took his Oath of Office on April 20, 2015.

All new firefighter/paramedics in Canton are required to successfully...Read on...

Troy man faces numerous criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor

April 21, 2015, Canton, MI – Brett Christopher Lloyd, a 42-year old Troy resident, was arraigned Saturday on six counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct involving a victim age 13-15 years old. Five of the six charges are felonies, each punishable by up to 15 y...Read on...

Canton police join campaign to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving

April 8, 2015, Canton, MI – In an effort to make our roads safer, the Canton Police Department has joined the national “One Text or Call Could Wreck it All” campaign to educate the public on the dangers of distracted driving in our community.

While any...Read on...

New police officer sworn-in

April 6, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton Public Safety welcomes its newest police officer, Corey Altheim, to the department. Altheim received his Oath of Office on March 30th, with family present.

All new police officers in Canton are required to successf...Read on...

Arrest made in connection to thefts from garages

March 17, 2015, Canton, MI – Paul Allen Ziolkowski, age 42 from Inkster, was arraigned in 35th District Court last Friday on three charges of Breaking & Entering, each a 10-year felony, along with a Habitual Offender Second Offense charge.

Last mon...Read on...

New police officer sworn-in

March 12, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton Public Safety welcomes its newest police officer, Ziad Elias, to the department. Elias received his Oath of Office on February 23, 2015, with family and friends present.

All new police officers in Canton are requi...Read on...

IRS and identity theft scams continue to be prevalent

March 10, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department continues to receive calls and reports of attempted phone scams from residents who are contacted by someone impersonating a representative of the IRS, INS, or other government agency.

Police off...Read on...

Canton man charged for attack on family member

March 10, 2015, Canton, MI – Michael Wayne McCauley, 48, was arraigned in 35th District Court yesterday on three charges including Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder, a 10-year felony; Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious A...Read on...

Canton firefighters participate in Fight for Air Climb

March 5, 2015, Canton, MI – Last Sunday, eight Canton firefighters participated in the Fight for Air Climb charity event, raising money for the American Lung Association.

Firefighters climbed 70 flights of stairs at the Detroit Renaissance Center, wear...Read on...

Canton offers Citizens Police Academy

February 27, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is planning a new Citizens Police Academy for individuals who are interested in acquiring insight and knowledge on how the police department works to serve the Canton community.

Individuals a...Read on...

Canton Public Safety hosting local law enforcement community forum to promote mutual understanding

February 26, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Public Safety Department is hosting an open forum bringing members of the community and law enforcement together to discuss topics of interest in Canton. This event will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, from ...Read on...

Extreme cold necessitates warming station and need for extra caution

February 18, 2015, Canton, MI – Fire officials are reminding residents to be cautious during the extreme cold temperatures this week. Stay indoors if possible. If you go outside, wear weather protective gear, and understand the colder the temperature, t...Read on...

Fire hydrants should be cleared of snow

February 4, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Fire Department is reminding the community of Canton’s ordinance requiring three feet (3’) of unobstructed access around all fire hydrants. This includes snow that has accumulated or piled up and is blocking hydr...Read on...

Local man arraigned on B&E charges

January 29, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton resident Spencer Jurcak Hall, age 24, is charged with (2) counts of Breaking & Entering a Building with Intent, a 10-year felony, and (1) count of Attempt Breaking & Entering a Building with Intent, a 5-year f...Read on...

Fatal house fire

UPDATE: January 29, 2015, Canton, MI - The victim has been identified, but at the request of the family, the information will not be released to the public.

ORIGINAL: January 28, 2015, Canton, MI – At approximately 4:00 a.m. the Canton Fire Departmen...Read on...

Police warn of current crime trend: thefts from residential garages left open or unlocked

January 15, 2015, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is putting residents on notice of a current crime trend occurring in the community. Over the past two months, there have been continual reports of thefts from open or unlocked residential garage...Read on...

Two house fires in Canton

January 9, 2015, Canton, MI – This morning at approximately 10 a.m., Canton received a 9-1-1 call reporting a house fire in the 47000 block of Waddington. Firefighters arrived on scene of the single family residence with smoke visible from the attached g...Read on...

Public Safety Director Todd Mutchler sworn in as new president of regional police chief association

(Pictured left to right: Former president Police Chief Bruce Smith, Chesterfield Twp; new president Director Todd L. Mutchler)

January 9, 2015, Canton, MI – Canton Public Safety Director Todd L. Mutchler has been sworn-in as President of the Southeast...Read on...

Unidentified female suspected of theft from students at Canton High School

October 8, 2014, Canton, MI – Police are releasing a surveillance photo of an unidentified female who is suspected of entering Canton High School’s athletic building and taking cash from wallets found in book bags and purses in the hallway, athletic offic...Read on...

Police ask for assistance with identity of two suspects

October 6, 2014, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public with identifying the male and female pictured in the attached surveillance photos. The two are suspected of identity theft and debit card fraud.

If y...Read on...

Police seek assitance with ID of suspect

October 6, 2014, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public with identifying the male pictured in the attached surveillance photo. The male is suspected of check fraud.

If you recognize this man, please contac...Read on...

Fire Prevention Week October 5-11

October 6, 2014, Canton, MI – Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!”

Along with firefighters and ...Read on...

Police seek help with ID of suspect

September 30, 2014, Canton, MI – The Canton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public with identifying the black female pictured in attached surveillance photos. The female is suspected of committing numerous credit card frauds in Canton...Read on...

Federal declaration allows for aid to flood victims in Wayne County

Canton residents affected by the flood event that occurred on August 11, 2014, are eligible to apply for Federal Aid. Below is a summary of what assistance is available:

Assistance for affected individuals and families can include as required:

• Re...Read on...

Boys Lacrosse Leagues Forming for Spring 2018

Elementary and Middle School aged, new and experienced lacrosse players are encouraged to join one of our teams.  Team rosters are limited in size.  NEW resident players can register beginning August 16.  NEW Non-resident player...

Indoor Volleyball Teams Forming at the Summit on the Park

Calling all volleyball players! Volleyball registration is open for registration for 6 person teams in Coed Recreational and Women's teams. Coed Recreational will play on Sunday evenings at the Summit starting in January. For league pricing and other info...

NFL Youth Flag Football – Late Registration Now Underway with Limited Spots

Are you ready for some football?  NFL Flag Football is returning to Canton this fall! Canton Leisure Services has partnered with Michigan Youth Flag Football, the largest youth flag football organization in the state, to bring this exciting and p...

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Pheasant Run Golf Club Nine, Wine, and Dine Events Scheduled

For those couples looking to spend a lovely summer evening outside together, Pheasant Run has the perfect solution.  Pheasant Run is hosting several special Nine, Wine and Dine events this summer, with the first event scheduled to take place on J...

Golf Course Safety Reminder

With golf season well underway, we ask anyone other than golf course patrons to refrain from entering Canton’s golf course properties. Walkers and joggers often think to use golf course cart paths as trails for exercise, which could in fact be v...

Canton Club 55+ To Host Second Annual Canton Senior Games

Area seniors are invited to enter the Second Annual Canton Senior Games, which are scheduled to take place August 22-25, 2017, at various locations in the Canton community. A variety of fun and challenging activities for men and women age 55 and older wil...

4th Annual Cardboard Boat Race To Be Held At Summit On The Park Aquatic Center

Area families are invited to participate in the Summit on the Park’s Fourth Annual Cardboard Boat Race, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 5, 2017, starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Summit on the Park Aquatic Center. 

Participants ar...

NBC’s “Little Big Shots” Featured Performers Come to the Big Stage at Canton Village Theater

Nathalie Gaulthier’s award-winning Le PeTiT CiRqUe, one of the most unique and inspirational shows available in North American, will visit The Village Theater in Canton at 7 p.m. on August 26, 2017.  Le PeTiT CiRqUe is the only all-kid ...

Canton’s Village Theater To Exhibit ‘Expressions: A Portrait Collection By Mary’s Artists’

 The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is pleased to exhibit "Expressions: A Portrait Collection By Mary’s Artists," a group art exhibit featuring works from over a dozen artists, now through August 30, 2017. A special artists&am...

Call For Artists: Entries Now Accepted for Canton’s 25th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition

  The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is now accepting entries for the 25^th Annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, which will be on display October 6 – November 4, 2017.  Entries for this distinguished exhibition are currently bein...

Michigan Shakespeare Festival Returns To Canton’s Village Theater July 28-August 13, 2017

 The Village Theater at Cherry Hill is teaming up with the Michigan Shakespeare Festival (MSF) to present a three weekend run of performances from July 28 - August 13, 2017, in Canton, MI. This year’s 23^rd festival season of the Michiga...