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Cold Weather

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: Cold Weather | Southwestern Public Health

Current Weather Alerts

Municipality of Central Elgin services during the 2024 holidays

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.m. and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Services available during the holidays:

Garbage and Recycling Collection

Garbage and...

Central Elgin Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Central Elgin Council Approves 2025 Municipal Budget

Zero Percent Tax Rate Increase and $15.3 Million in Capital Investments Across the Community

CENTRAL ELGIN - Central Elgin Council has approved the 2025 Municipal Budget, with a zero percent increase to Central Elgin’s tax rate.

The 2025 Budget is aligned with the Municipality’s Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and balances providing essential services that residents rely on, while investing in a capital plan to enhance the quality of life for residents...

Free Skating March 23, 2025

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at the Port Stanley Arena this Sunday, March 23 for free skating, a warm drink and a treat. Sunday, March 23 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Port Stanley Arena, 332 Carlow Road Free! Lace up your skates and hit the ice before the ice season wraps up for the year! All skaters 17 and under must wear a helmet.