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Municipality of Central Elgin Thanks CAO Carey Herd for Her Leadership

The Municipality of Central Elgin announces the departure of its Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Carey Herd, who has accepted the role of Chief Administrative Officer with the City of Vernon, British Columbia.

“While Carey’s departure is disappointing, we benefitted enormously from the innovative and authentic leadership she brought to the Municipality,” said Mayor Andrew Sloan. “Her dedication and hard work resulted in significant progress on strategic priorities and major community...

Winter is Coming Central Elgin is Ready

As colder temperatures approach, Central Elgin’s maintenance crews have been hard at work preparing for the season. Snowplows and winter equipment have been serviced and tuned to ensure they’re ready for action.

Our teams are committed to keeping residents safe and moving during the winter months. The Municipality is responsible for clearing snow and ice from local roads, on-street bike lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings.

“Our priority is keeping Central Elgin residents safe and connected...

2026 Port Stanley Hanging Basket Sponsorship

The Port Stanley BIA is seeking support from interested businesses, individuals, and community organizations for the 2026 Port Stanley Hanging Basket Sponsorship program. 

Each basket is $250 for the season and includes a plaque. The fee for legacy sponsors who participated last year is $240 to reflect the partial cost of the plaque removal.

Payments can be made through the Municipal Office – accepted forms of payment include cash, credit, debit; credit card payments can be made over the phone. 

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Ward 5 Town Hall

Join Councillor Dave Baughman, Deputy Mayor Todd Noble, and Mayor Andrew Sloan for an evening of updates, conversation, and community ideas. When: Tuesday, October 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Where: Belmont Arena, upper hall Everyone is welcome! Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions on how we can make Belmont and Ward 5 even better.

Seasonal Changes to Public Washrooms, Paid Parking, and Facilities

Fall is here! The Municipality of Central Elgin is sharing updates on public washrooms, parking, and recreational facilities to help you enjoy the season.

Port Stanley Visitor Centre Washrooms:

• The Port Stanley Visitor Centre public washrooms, located at 199 Carlow Road, are now open year-round, daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Approved in the 2025 Municipal Budget, this change provides convenient washroom access for visitors in every season.

Park and Arena Washrooms:

• Washrooms at municipal parks will...