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Have Your Say on the Future of Recreation and Community Services in Central Elgin

UPDATE AS OF MARCH 2: Please note: The Port Stanley Open House has been rescheduled:

NEW DATE: Thursday, April 2 | 6–8 p.m. Port Stanley Arena (332 Carlow Road, Port Stanley)

The Municipality of Central Elgin is developing a Community Services Master Plan to guide the future of recreation and community services, ensuring residents can enjoy inclusive, vibrant spaces and programs that foster connection, activity, and well-being.

The Community Services Master Plan will assess existing parks, trails,...

Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists the Municipality of Central Elgin in Supporting Firefighter Training

Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) is helping Central Elgin Fire Rescue purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.

“Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” says Doug Chapman, Supervisor,...

Central Elgin Adopts 2026 Budget

Central Elgin Council has adopted the 2026 Municipal Budget, delivering key investments in infrastructure, public safety, and community services while maintaining a balanced and responsible approach to long-term financial sustainability.

The adopted budget includes a two per cent municipal tax rate increase for 2026. Water rates will remain unchanged, while the wastewater charge will increase from $2.85 to $2.99 per cubic metre to fully recover the Municipality’s treatment costs. For the average...

Significant Weather Event January 25 2025

UPDATE: As of Monday, January 26 Significant Weather Event Has Ended The Significant Weather Event declared yesterday for the Municipality of Central Elgin has now ended. Our crews continue to monitor conditions and carry out snow removal across the community. Thank you for your patience as cleanup work continues.

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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...

Central Elgin receives provincial funding to support flood mitigation efforts in Port Stanley

Great news for Central Elgin! The Municipality of Central Elgin will receive $9,307,500 in provincial funding to support flood mitigation efforts in Port Stanley. This funding comes from the Province of Ontario's Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream. Mayor Andrew Sloan says: "This funding will allow us to implement flood mitigation measures in Port Stanley that will protect our residents, businesses, and community assets. We appreciate Minister Flack’s continued...