General News

YAH Spring Picnic

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:57 GMT

Joint Statement from Regional Municipal Leaders

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:35:15 GMT

Council Highlights - March 23, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:38:16 GMT

Notice of Public Meeting - April 13, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:45:05 GMT

Council Highlights - March 9, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:41:44 GMT

Misinformation in Media

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:50:38 GMT

Rumours travel fast, especially online, but when information is inaccurate or taken out of context, it can lead to misunderstanding. We are aware of some misinformation circulating on community social media regarding public maps, development, and community events. Below, we’ve outlined the key facts to help set the record straight:

Community Events

We understand this will be a challenging year with the construction in Shedden and Fingal. The Township is not cancelling any community events and is...

2026 Interim Tax Bill Newsletter

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:03:08 GMT

Union Road Closure

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 As part of the sanitary servicing project, Union Road will be closed between Talbot Line and Fingal Line from March 2 to October, 2025. A detour route will be in place using Fifth Line. Residents along Union Road directly affected by this closure have been sent further communications. For more information regarding the project, including project contacts, visit southwold.ca/sheddenfingalsanitary.

Half Load Season

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:05:45 GMT

From March 1 to April 30 every year, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and By-Law 2010-19, reduced load restrictions are placed on trucks to protect roads and bridges during spring thaw, when road damage is likely to happen.

Farm equipment, including mounted implements, are not subject to the reduced weight rules on "load reduced roads", Class B roads or bridges. However, heavy farm equipment owners are potentially liable if an overweight vehicle causes damage to a highway or bridge.

For...

Council Highlights - February 23, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:31:38 GMT

Council Highlights - February 9, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:17:08 GMT

Council Highlights - January 26, 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:44:01 GMT

Council Highlights - January 12, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:56:59 GMT

Recycling Change of Contractor

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:45:00 GMT

Recycling - Change of Contractor, effective January 1st, 2026. Recycling is managed by Circular Materials, NOT by the Township of Southwold. The contractor for services in Southwold starting in 2026 will be Miller Waste. If you have any recycling issues or questions, please contact Miller Waste. 1-855-752-3762 area24@millerwaste.ca

Kettle Creek Presentation to Council

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:14:26 GMT

Council Highlights December 8, 2025

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:18:15 GMT

Council Highlights - November 24, 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:36:13 GMT

Fingal Santa Claus Parade

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:41:19 GMT

SAVE THE DATE

The annual Fingal-Shedden & District Optimist Club Santa Claus parade is scheduled for Sunday December 7th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

For more information on the parade, please contact Steve Garvin at sgarvin@rogers.com

Amendment to Development Charges By-law

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:07:25 GMT

NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A

MUNICIPAL-WIDE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW

BY THE CORPORATION OF THE

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHWOLD

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Southwold passed municipal-wide development charges By-law No. 2025-58 on the 27th day of October, 2025 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended;

AND TAKE NOTICE Section 19 of the Act provides for amendments to be made to development charges by-laws;

AND TAKE NOTICE Section 19(1.1) of the Act...

Announcement of Public Works Superintendent

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:36:41 GMT

The Township of Southwold is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Loewen as Public Works Superintendent, effective November 1st, 2025.

Cassandra has been serving as the GIS & Asset Management Coordinator for the Township of Southwold, the Municipality of West Elgin, and the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as the Public Works Coordinator for the Township of Malahide from 2021, bringing five years of municipal experience to the role. Before entering...

Council Highlights - October 27, 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:20:05 GMT

Council Highlights - October 14, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:25:09 GMT

Council Highlights - September 22, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:09:34 GMT

Council Highlights - September 8, 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:15:43 GMT

Council Highlights - August 11, 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:41:52 GMT

An accessible version of Council Highlights - August 11, 2025 is available.