SWIFT Brings High-Speed Internet To More Than 1,560 Homes In Elgin County

SWIFT is pleased to announce the successful completion of three high-speed broadband projects in Elgin County. These projects have significantly enhanced connectivity for residents and businesses in the municipalities of Bayham, West Elgin, Dutton Dunwich, and Southwold. As a result, 1,567 homes and businesses that were previously underserved now have access to fast, reliable internet service.

Elgin County Council Highlights – October 24, 2023

Elgin County Council met on Tuesday, October 24th to discuss the following items:

• Empowering Progress: Elgin County’s Support to Modernize the MFIPPA

• Enhancing Spasticity Care in Elgin’s LTCHs: Renewed Two-Year Service Agreement

• Enhancing Mobility and Wellness: Achieva Health’s Physiotherapy Services Contract Extended for an Additional Two Years

• Ensuring Seamless Pharmacy Services at Elgin County Homes

• Boosting Southwestern Public Health: County Council’s Commitment to Community Well-Being

• A Collaborative Approach to Taxation: Resolving Payment-in-Lieu Discrepancies

• Empowering the Arts: STEPAC’s Request for County Council Funding Increase

Uniting Partners for Emergency Preparedness

On Tuesday, October 17th, Elgin County’s Community Control Group conducted its annual Emergency Response Exercise. The simulation was designed to practice the County’s Emergency Plan to deal with a winter storm, multi-vehicle accident, hazardous materials spill, and power outage, all at once!

Elgin County Library Author Panel – Celebrating Ontario Public Library Week 2023

In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, four Elgin County Authors will join our Local Author Panel at Port Stanley Theatre on October 18th at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of book talk with a Q&A session and a Door Prize draw for a free basket of books! Please register at your local library branch to receive a ticket/ballot for this FREE event!

County Council Highlights – October 10, 2023

Elgin County Council met today, Tuesday, October 10th to discuss the following items:
• Transforming Tomorrow Campaign: More Care. Closer to Home
• Official Plan Amendment No. 4 Transforms West Elgin’s Residential Landscape
• Charting the Course: Shaping the Future of Elgin County Library Programs
• Empowering Health: Elgin County Homes’ Strategic Move for Clear Medical Directives and Enhanced Resident Care
• Powering Progress: A Vision for Sustainable Growth and Community Engagement
• Securing the Future: Elgin County’s Proactive Approach to Upgrading to Office 365
• Modernizing Financial Operations: Upgrading Accounting Software
• Transparency in Action: 2022 Annual Report & Financial Statements

A Symbol of Healing: Elgin County Raised the Every Child Matters Flag

On Friday, September 29th, Elgin County Warden Ed Ketchabaw raised the Every Child Matters Flag to honour National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. By raising this flag, Elgin County is committed to taking the journey to promote healing, respect and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Easter Holiday Closure Notice
Family Day Closure Notice
Graphic to indicate holiday closures at Elgin County Facilities. The Elgin County Administration Building, Provincial Offences Administration Building, and Elgin County Heritage Centre will be closed on Friday, December 23rd at noon. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.