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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...

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...