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Cold Weather

Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 02:31 PM

General Information

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

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Municipality of Central Elgin services during the 2024 holidays

Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:47 AM

Press Release

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...

Notice of Intent to Designate - 6387 Quaker Road, Sparta

Posted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 04:42 PM

Public Notices

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE A PROPERTY UNDER THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT

6387 Quaker Road, Sparta

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin intends to designate the above noted property as a property of cultural heritage value or interest pursuant to section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990,c.0.18.

The property is municipally known as 6387 Quaker Road, Sparta and legally described as Part of Lot 21, Concession 4, former Yarmouth Township,...

2025 Draft Budget

Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:56 AM

General Information

The Draft 2025 Budget for the Municipality of Central Elgin is now available to view online.

The 2025 Budget has been carefully crafted based on sound financial principles and underscores the Municipality's commitment to making strategic investments that will shape the future of Central Elgin while reinforcing the vital municipal services that our residents rely on daily.

See the Draft 2025 Budget here. 

Significant Weather Event Declaration February 16 Ended

Posted on Monday, February 17, 2025 10:15 AM

General Information

SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EVENT HAS ENDED

(pursuant to Section16.9 of Ontario Regulation 239/02, as amended)

Effective February 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. the Municipality of Central Elgin has ended the significant weather event that was declared on February 16, 2025.

Users of the roads and sidewalks in the Municipality of Central Elgin are advised to continue to exercise caution when using the roads and sidewalks.

The public is reminded not to park on municipal streets while plowing activities are occurring, and...