News and Media Releases

  • Bird from Southwestern Public Health Region Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

    May 31, 2023

    Bird from Southwestern Public Health Region Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

    Protect yourself from infected mosquitoes by using bug spray with DEET and cleaning up breeding sites

    Public Health Ontario has reported that the first bird to test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Ontario this year was found in the region served by Southwestern Public Health.

    Birds testing positive for WNV are an indicator of the presence of WNV in the environment as birds can get the virus from the.

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    Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting

    Attention Ward 4 Residents!Councillor Conners wants to connect with YOU! Join him for an exclusive Ward 4 Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, June 8th, from 6pm to 8pm. Embark on an engaging and interactive journey as he dives into the remarkable history of the ward and discuss what truly matters to his incredible community! Get ready for an enlightening session filled with meaningful conversations and valuable insights.

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    Have You Tried Our Online Portal Yet?
    Have you registered for the Central Elgin online portal yet? 
    With just a few simple steps, you can register and log in to enjoy the convenience of having secure access to your account information anytime, anywhere. Plus, our online portal is especially useful during tax season, as it provides you with a hassle-free way to access your previous year's tax information.
  • Notice Regarding Noise Exemption for Harbour Dredging

    Municipality of Central Elgin

    Notice Regarding Noise Exemption

    Regarding Harbour Dredging

    NOTICE is hereby given that Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin has granted an exemption to By-law No. 212, being a By-law to control noise in the Municipality of Central Elgin to complete a 24 hour dredging project, that will be taking place between July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024.

  • Media Release - Central Elgin Retains Interim Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk

    For Immediate Release

    CENTRAL ELGIN - March 28, 2023, Mayor Sloan and the Council of the Municipality of Central Elgin are pleased to announce that the Municipality has retained Wendell Graves to step in for an interim period while the process unfolds to recruit a new Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk.

    “Council and I recognized that we needed to fill the role as soon as we could.

  • Canadian Navigable Waters Act Notice

    TAKE NOTICE that The Municipality of Central Elgin, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

  • Government of Canada invests in tourism recovery and community infrastructure support

    Government of Canada invests in tourism recovery and community infrastructure support in London and southwestern Ontario

  • Media Release - Bill 63, St. Thomas - Central Elgin Boundary Adjustment Act, 2023

    Province annexes 1,500 acres from Central Elgin - Mayor Asks, “How will Central Elgin be compensated?”

    For Immediate Release

    CENTRAL ELGIN - On February 22, 2023, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, introduced

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    East Side Development Area - Public Information Centre Scheduled

    The Municipality of Central Elgin (Central Elgin) is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for sanitary (wastewater) servicing in the East Side Development Area (ESDA). The ESDA consists of employment area land located within Central Elgin to the east of the City of St.

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    Join the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee

    The Municipality of Central Elgin is seeking applications for consideration as the Municipality of Central Elgin appointee to the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee.

    Municipality of Central Elgin residents interested in being considered for appointment to the Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Fundraising Committee are invited to complete the 

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