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Significant Weather Event Declared January 15 2026

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
REGULATION 555/06 of the HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT

This notice is issued pursuant to section 3(1)(4) of the Ontario Regulations 555/06 to the Highway Traffic Act which allows for the following exemptions:

Regulation 555/06 Paragraph 4 of subsection 3(1)
4. A vehicle engaged in providing relief in an emergency, being a situation or impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life, property, or the environment, whether caused by forces of nature, an accident,...

Port Stanley Sick or Deceased Bird Monitoring

The Municipality of Central Elgin is aware of reports of deceased birds in the Port Stanley harbour area. While the cause of death has not been confirmed, Municipal staff are working closely with wildlife control services and other partners to monitor the situation and respond as needed. We will share more information as it becomes available. For everyone’s safety, residents are reminded to:

• Avoid contact with deceased or sick birds
• Keep children and pets away from dead animals
• Report sick or...

Remembrance Day Services 2025

Applications Open for Short-Term Rental Licensing in Central Elgin

Applications are now being accepted for short-term rental licences. Starting January 1, 2026, operators must have a valid licence under the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Licensing By-law before advertising, marketing, or renting a short-term rental property in Central Elgin.

The Municipality of Central Elgin introduced the licensing program to support community well-being, ensure safety for guests, and maintain property standards across the municipality. A short-term rental is defined as all or...

Canada Post Service Update - September 25

Water Utility and Property Tax Bill Payments

On Thursday, September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) commenced a work stoppage, impacting Canada Post services. During this stoppage, mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered, and some post offices will be closed.

The Municipality is reminding residents that they are responsible for paying water utility and property tax bills on time, even if they do not receive these bills in the mail. Payments not received on time will be...