News and Media Releases

Each winter, Central Elgin experiences periods of extreme cold. The Southwestern Public Health Unit issues Cold Alerts when :

• Temperatures drop to -15°C without wind chill, or

• Temperatures drop to -20°C with wind chill

For information on what to do during extreme cold, how to dress properly, where to find warming centres, and how to recognize cold-related health risks like frostbite and hypothermia, please visit: 

With the holiday season upon us, the Municipality of Central Elgin is reminding residents of services and programs that will be open and available over the holidays and sharing tips to help make the most of this winter break.

Residents are reminded that the Municipal Office at 450 Sunset Drive will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 p.

The Port Stanley BIA is seeking support from interested businesses, individuals, and community organizations for the 2025 Port Stanley Hanging Basket Sponsorship program. 

Each basket is $250 for the season and includes a plaque.

Service Disruption Update – Canada Post Service Disruption

Water Utility and Property Tax Bill Payments

On Friday, November 15 the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) commenced a work stoppage, impacting Canada Post services. During this stoppage, Canada Post has not been picking up, processing or delivering any mail.

Municipality of Central Elgin Enhancing Driver Education and Community Safety

Awareness signs installed for volunteer firefighter vehicles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 10, 2024

CENTRAL ELGIN – In an effort to enhance driver awareness and community safety, the Municipality has installed additional signage indicating that drivers should yield to vehicles with flashing green lights used by Central Elgin Fire Rescue volunteer firefighters.

At its Regular Meeting dated June 12, 2023, Council passed a.