General News

Township of Southwold Celebrates Historic Investment in Critical Infrastructure

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:50 GMT

$28 million in provincial funding kickstarts hundreds of new home starts

June 16, 2026

SHEDDEN – The Township of Southwold is getting shovels in the ground as a result of $28 million in funding received from the Province of Ontario in support of housing-enabling infrastructure investments. Construction of the Shedden Wastewater Treatment Plant has unlocked significant residential development opportunities for the existing settlement areas of Shedden and Fingal that has the potential to result in 2,400

Council Highlights - June 8, 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:47:28 GMT

Share your Thoughts - EDP Survey

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:51:30 GMT

SURVEY ALERT The Township is currently updating the Economic Development Plan, and we want to hear from you. What is the purpose of an Economic Development Plan? It helps to guide the strategies, processes, and programs the Township uses to support businesses. Your input will help highlight the areas of improvement and help shape the way the Township supports you. You do not need to be a business owner to share your opinion! You can complete the survey until June 19th, 2026: https://www.surveymonkey...

Council Highlights - May 26, 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:44:45 GMT

2026 Noxious Weeds Notice

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:13 GMT

2026 Interim Taxes Second Installment

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:26:00 GMT

Council Highlights - May 11, 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:25 GMT

CIB Plant Sale 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:07 GMT

🌱 Mark your calendars! The Southwold Communities in Bloom Annual Plant Sale is back!

Whether you’re planting a vegetable garden, adding colourful annuals, or refreshing your perennial beds, there will be plenty of beautiful options to choose from. 🌸🍅🌿

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Southwold Keystone Complex Pavilion

Come support local beautification efforts, connect with fellow gardeners, and bring home something new for your yard or garden. Cash only.

#Southwold...

Southwold in Motion - Spring 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:59:41 GMT

Council Highlights - April 27, 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:15:23 GMT

Municipal Elections Nominations Open

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:25 GMT

Nominations have opened. If you would like to run in the Municipal Election, visit our Candidate page for more information. Candidate packages are available for pick up at the Township Office.

Notice of Road Closure - Second Line

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

🚧 Road Closure Notice – Second Line 🚧

Second Line, between Magdala Road and Mill Road, will be closed to through traffic starting May 11, 2026, for approximately 2–3 weeks (weather dependent).

The closure is required to complete road repairs and drainage improvements in preparation for a single surface treatment.

Detour: Mill Road → Third Line → Magdala Road

Access will be maintained for local traffic, school buses, and emergency vehicles.

We appreciate your patience as this work is completed.

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.

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