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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,...

Central Elgin to Establish In-House Planning Department

Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:01 AM

General Information Press Release

The Municipality will begin recruitment for a Manager of Planning, Senior Planner, and Planning Technician to support this transformative initiative.

The Municipality of Central Elgin is pleased to announce plans to establish an in-house planning department, an important step that will support the community’s ongoing growth and long-term vision.

This decision marks a significant shift in how the Municipality delivers planning services, which are currently coordinated through the Central Elgin...

Province of Ontario announces expansion of strong mayor powers

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 03:16 PM

General Information

On April 9, 2025, the Province of Ontario announced its proposal to expand strong mayor powers to the heads of council in 169 additional municipalities, effective May 1, 2025. This includes the Municipality of Central Elgin, as well as Malahide, Aylmer, and St. Thomas.

The province has stated that this expansion will help advance provincial priorities, such as building more homes, improving transit, and enhancing other infrastructure across Ontario.

Ontario's strong mayor powers were initially...