News and Media Releases

Short-Term Rental Licence Applications will on open October 1, 2025. Prepare your application materials now to ensure a smooth process.

Welcome back, Central Elgin skaters!
The ice is ready in Belmont and Port Stanley—and we’re excited for another great season.

A big welcome back to our minor hockey teams, men’s and women’s leagues, figure skaters, and everyone lacing up this year.

Central Elgin Council has approved funding for seven local projects and initiatives through the Community Grant and Sponsorship Program, providing a total of $26,261 in support across the municipality.

Launched in July, the Community Grant and Sponsorship Program was a pilot initiative for 2025 created to provide financial and in-kind support to local community groups and not-for-profit organizations.

Planning services are now delivered directly by the Municipality of Central Elgin. Going forward, all planning-related inquiries and applications can be directed to us — we’re here to help.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to welcome Jeff VanRybroeck as the new Fire Chief, starting September 2.

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Beachgoers at Port Stanley’s Main Beach now have free access to lifejackets, thanks to a new Lifejacket Lending Program launched by the Municipality of Central Elgin in collaboration with the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition. The program aims to make water safety easier and more accessible for everyone visiting the waterfront.

– The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce the launch of a new

Starting today, Friday, June 27, lifeguards are back on duty at Port Stanley’s Main Beach. Lifeguards will be on-site daily to supervise designated swim areas until Labour Day weekend in September.

The Municipality of Central Elgin has retained the engineering firm R.J.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is proud to announce that Port Stanley’s Main Beach has once again earned the prestigious Blue Flag designation for 2025, marking the 15^th consecutive year of recognition for meeting the highest international standards in water quality, environmental management, safety, and services.

The Blue Flag is a globally recognized eco-certification awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education and administered in Canada by Swim Drink Fish.