News Releases

April 2, 2020
For immediate release
Elgin County encourages residents to avoid heading to seasonal residences
COUNTY OF ELGIN – The County of Elgin is urging all residents and cottagers to avoid any non-essential travel, including heading to rural cottages and seasonal/secondary residences such as condominiums and trailer parks. The County of Elgin recognizes that while people might like to socially distance themselves at their cottage and/or seasonal residence...
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April 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Re: Central Elgin Closes Port Stanley Beaches
The Municipality of Central Elgin has closed public beaches in Port Stanley, including popular Main Beach and Little Beach. Parking lots for beaches and parks are being barricaded to prevent access. Signs are being installed along trails and walkways reminding the public to maintain a minimum of two metres between persons. The Municipality is taking these steps in response to an emergency...
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March 25, 2020   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Re: Mayor Martyn self-isolating following husband’s return from India   Central Elgin Mayor Sally Martyn has continued to perform her duties but from home as she self-isolates for 14 days as a “precautionary measure” following her husband’s return from India on Sunday (March 22).  Martyn said she plans to continue to provide regular updates to the media and to carry out her work...
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The King George VI Lift Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic daily between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm for dredging in the Harbour adjacent to the bridge.  Exact hours and days of dredging will vary depending upon weather conditions in the harbour.  The work is to be completed by early April, prior to the commencement of the County of Elgin’s rehabilitation work on the lift bridge.

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ROAD CONSTRUCTION NOTICE Please be advised that Elm Street between Peach Tree Boulevard and Centennial Ave will be closed from:   Monday, March 23rd - Early June 2020   Work will include: Excavation of existing roadway, new sewer, catch basins, curb, asphalt and sidewalks.
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