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06/11/2026
🌊 Little Beach Swimming Advisory 🔺
Please be advised that a swimming advisory is in place and swimming is not recommended at Little Beach following water quality sampling conducted on June 10, 2026.
We will provide an update as soon as the beach status returns to green.
✅ Erie Rest Beach is currently green status (safe for swimming).
📅 Water quality sampling at Main Beach will begin on June 16.
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the grand opening of Greg Tarry Park, Central Elgin’s newest place to play, connect, and enjoy the outdoors!
The Municipality of Central Elgin and Doug Tarry Homes invite you to an afternoon of family fun in the Eagle Ridge neighbourhood.
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Greg Tarry Park
✂️ Official ribbon cutting and remarks at 1:00 p.m.
Come explore the new playground, meet your neighbours, and help us celebrate this exciting addition to the community. We look forward to welcoming you!
06/10/2026
Starting today, Southwestern Public Health has resumed weekly water quality testing at local public beaches.
In Port Stanley, water is tested at:
⛱️ Erie Rest Beach
⛱️ Little Beach
⛱️ Main Beach
Testing results help inform the community about current swimming conditions and help beachgoers make informed decisions before heading into the water.
Water quality testing has resumed for local public beaches in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Starting today, water testing completed by Southwestern Public Health will help inform the community of the swimming status of beaches in the area, including:
⛱️ Erie Rest – Port Stanley
⛱️ Little Beach – Port Stanley
⛱️ Main Beach – Port Stanley
⛱️ Port Bruce
⛱️ Port Burwell Municipal/East/Village Beach
⛱️ Port Burwell Provincial Park Beach
⛱️ Port Glasgow
⛱️ Springwater Conservation Area Beach
06/10/2026
Lynhurst & Ward 4 residents - don't forget the Ward 4 Town Hall is happening tomorrow!
🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Free Reformed Church, 145 St. George Street
Councillor David Conners will be joined by Deputy Mayor Todd Noble and Mayor Andrew Sloan for an evening of open discussion on the issues that matter most to the community. This interactive session will include updates and an opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and discuss local priorities.
We hope to see you there!
06/10/2026
Did You Know? 🦌
Fawning season typically takes place from May through June. During this time, mother deer often leave their fawns tucked safely away in tall grass, brush, or other sheltered areas while they forage nearby.
If you come across a healthy-looking fawn on its own, its mother is likely close by and will return when it's safe to do so.
The best thing you can do is admire from a distance and leave the fawn where it is.
Can you spot the fawn? 👀🦌
During fawning season, mothers often leave their fawns tucked safely away in tall grass or brush while they forage nearby.
If you happen to spot a healthy-looking fawn on its own, there's no need to intervene. Mom is likely close by and will return when it's safe.
Thank you for helping keep our local wildlife wild! 💚
06/10/2026
🚤✨ Dreaming of a perfect day on the water? Legends of Lake Erie is here to make it a reality!
Set sail from the Port Stanley Harbour and experience the magic of the lake with Gourmet Picnics, Sunset Cruises, and Private Charters available daily from 11 AM – 8 PM.
Make Belmont part of your Canada Day plans on Wednesday, July 1. The festivities kick off with a Bike Safety Obstacle Course at 10 a.m. and wrap up with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. See the poster below for more details!
What are you doing on Canada Day?
Put us on your "to do" list for Wednesday, July 1st !
06/08/2026
Central Elgin Council is meeting today, Monday, June 8, beginning at 6 p.m.
Here are some of the items on the agenda:
📝Application for Consent – 6012 Sunset Road
📝Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 44558 Talbot Line
📝Application for Zoning By-law Amendment – 216 Centennial Avenue
🗳Restricted Acts of Council
Council meetings are held in Council Chambers at 450 Sunset Drive. Residents are invited to attend in person or view the meeting through live stream.
The live stream will be available on our website and YouTube channel when the meeting begins: https://www.youtube.com/
06/05/2026
Lynhurst & Ward 4 residents: Ward 4 Town Hall is next Thursday!
🗓 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Free Reformed Church, 145 St. George Street
Councillor David Conners will be joined by Deputy Mayor Todd Noble and Mayor Andrew Sloan for an evening of open discussion on the issues that matter most to the community. This interactive session will include updates and an opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and discuss local priorities.
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