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Council Highlights - August 18, 2022

Want to know what happened at this week's Council meeting? Well we've got you covered! We've been introducing a new newsletter and webpage which will highlights what was discussed at Council meetings and link you to the Council YouTube video recording of the meeting, as well as the agenda and reports! Please take a look at the Council Highlights for August 18, 2022 meeting which covers:

• Official Plan Adoption
• Joint Elgin Compliance Audit Committee New Members
• Port Stanley BIA Boundary Adjustment
• Elm...

Recycle Coach App Now Available!

We're excited to announce that we've partnered with Recycle Coach!   Find information on garbage and recycling, what to dispose of, how to do it, when your collection day is, when our special programs like Leaf & Yard Waste and Christmas Tree Drop Off are going on and more!   Personalize your app with reminders to place items at the curb. Get hands-free help from Alexa & Google from Recycle Coach voice apps!   Download the FREE Recycle Coach app today!  

Hydro One Power Outage

Hydro One is advising residents in City of St. Thomas and the surrounding areas of a planned power outage on September 112022 for crews to safely perform critical work at the Edgeware Transmission Station. Crews will be replacing a faulty transformer to ensure the safety and reliability of the station and power to the surrounding area. In order for crews to safely complete this important work, a power outage will take place on Sunday, September 11 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. For tips on how...

Have You Ever Wanted To Be A Firefighter?

Central Elgin Fire Rescue is currently looking to recruit individuals who wish to give back to their community and enjoy learning new skills that will aid in assisting your neighbours in their time of need. You will will also be educating the community in areas of fire safety, emergency preparedness, water safety, farm safety and a variety of other topics. If you are fit and healthy, with a drive and determination to get tasks completed in a busy and hectic environment and have a willingness for...

The Ecodemy Beach Education Event Is Tomorrow!

We are thrilled to announce that Ecodemy will be here with us Friday, August 5th from 1-5pm to host an environmental educational program/activities which will include the following:

• Single-Use Plastics & Ontario Recycling
• Microplastics
• Water Conservation
• Native Plants & Permaculture
• Climate Change and more!

Ecodemy has partnered with many organizations throughout the years and had HUGE success in bringing the community together through educational and environmental awareness programs like this one!When:...