Township of Southwold
35663 Fingal Line N0L 1K0 Fingal, ON, Canada

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Our branches remain closed during the provincial lockdown but we are still open for Curbside Pickup and accepting book returns. If you are returning your materi...als please place them directly in our book drops to keep things contactless. All returned materials are quarantined prior to handling and redistribution. P.S. we do still have new materials arriving and being catalogued and distributed. Even though you are home you can still explore landscapes through stories and the power of reading! See more

Blind Date with a Book is at the Elgin County Library Southwold Township branch in Shedden!

Notice to Residents and Businesses: The Township Office is now currently closed to the public, due to the Province-wide shutdown. We will continue to assist and answer queries by phone and email, whenever possible. We encourage Residents and Businesses to continue to pay their bills by the following methods:... - Through your bank's online banking - By dropping a cheque off in our Township mail slot on the exterior of the building - By calling - we are currently accepting credit cards for payments over the phone, with the 2% surcharge waived For more information, please visit: http://ow.ly/GE3O50D0JuZ

Wayside Dining & Bar's take-out and delivery starts on Thursday!

Did you get a new laptop or tablet for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old one? STEAM Education Centre is looking for donations of old computers or tablets.

Small Business Enterprise Centre has many great web based seminars for businesses!

#SupportElgin Spotlight - Fingal Farm Supply Limited! #shoplocal #supportlocal #townshipofsouthwold

Time to start thinking about 2021 tree planting! Visit Kettle Creek Conservation Authority for details about ordering!

If you’re doing some lockdown cleaning, think of us! We’re always in need of: Linens such as tablecloths, curtains, sheets, sheers, cloth napkins, fabric rem...nants, yarn and especially anything LACE! Dress up clothes including real things you wear to work that are dress up bin worthy Kitchen items such as pots, pans, muffin tins, cookie sheets, bowls, Bundt cake pans, ice cream scoops, pitchers, kitchen scales, veggie peelers, wooden utensils and especially fancy sterling silver items Household and Decorative items such as fake flowers, baskets, spray bottles, buckets, milk crates, mailboxes, old phones and fancy things they could use in their forts SOME toys such as WOODEN toys, dolls, plastic animals, cars, tractors, stuffies. Nothing that will easily break. Office items such as envelopes, stationary, markers, chalk, chalkboards, clipboards Tools and other basement/garage items such as sandpaper, caribeeners, rope, bungee cords, wheelbarrows, rakes, wagons, shovels, wheels, plastic slides **Please no glass or plastic with the exception of hard plastic such as plastic animals. Everything plastic is destroyed within minutes to days! If you have something to donate, please get in touch. Drop offs are highly appreciated (with prior communication). Thanks for thinking of us as you do your COVID clean out (and no pressure if you’re not ).

Southwestern Public Health's COVID-19 Surveillance Report Summary - January 4th, 2021

From Southwestern Public Health: We know it can be difficult to stay up-to-date with changing COVID-19 restrictions. To help you out, this guidance document summarizes the Do's and Don’ts of the current Provincewide Shutdown: https://bit.ly/3s7qwd6. Please do your part to help reduce case counts in our region. #ProtectTheCommunityYouLove

Check this out! Ross Burgar and Len Lynch spoke with Mike Stubbs at 980 CFPL on Dec. 31st, 2020 to talk about the Fingal Heritage Park! https://omny.fm//london-l/ross-burger-and-len-lynch-fingal

VON Middlesex-Elgin are offering their SMART classes via Zoom! They can be contacted at - 519-659-2273 ext. 22267 or email [email protected] For more information, visit their website: www.vonme.ca

Here's the 2021 Garbage and Recycling Calendar Reminder - Pick up normally scheduled for Friday, January 1st, 2021, is moved to Monday, January 4th, 2021 For a downloadable PDF version, please visit: http://ow.ly/pgF750CY2Ui

Freezing rain warning in effect in our area Southwold Fire Department #beweatheraware #staysafe #StaySafeAtHome

Did you know that you can operate a small scale business from your home in the Township of Southwold? The Township's Zoning By-Law permits small businesses out of homes. Ready to get started? Have questions? Contact our Building or Planning department at 519-769-2010.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 2021!

We want to hear from you! Elgin County's Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinating Committee has launched a public survey to gather feedback about what commu...nity safety and well-being means to you. Complete this survey for your chance to win 1 of 8 gift cards. www.surveymonkey.com/r/cswb_2020Survey Municipality of West Elgin The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Township of Southwold Municipality of Central Elgin Township of Malahide

Today, we added 71 cases to our COVID-19 dashboard. This is the highest single-day case increase in our region by far. Local modelling used by Southwestern Pub...lic Health also projects 100 daily cases or more in early January. This is a critical point in the pandemic. Once we see increases approaching 100 per day, it becomes very difficult to contain this virus. Your actions today will impact the number of cases we will see in late January and February. Please help protect the community you love. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3mXCNwU

The 2nd installment of the 2020 Final Tax bills and the 3rd Quarter Water Bills are due Friday, October 30th, 2020. You can pay them in the following ways: Through your bank's online banking... By dropping a cheque off in our Township's Mail Slot on the exterior of the building By calling - we are currently accepting Credit Card payments for property tax and water utility bills over the phone, with the 2% surcharge waived. For any questions about paying your property tax or water utility bills, please contact the office at 519-769-2010. Did you know that you can also sign up for Pre-Authorized payments for your taxes and water utilities? Please visit our website for details and the form - http://www.southwold.ca//Payor_Authorization_%26_Agreement

Our Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Joyce Lock, is advising caution for all Hallowe'en activities this year. With our relatively low cases locally, limited tric...k-or-treating may proceed if safe practices are followed. Read for details: https://bit.ly/31a80oK Individuals with health concerns and those aged 65+ should avoid in-person Hallowe'en activities, including handing out candy and visiting family members. This is also not the year for Hallowe'en parties. There are many safe Hallowe'en options that do not involve trick-or-treating, such as virtual costume or pumpkin carving contests, or watching Hallowe'en movies with the people you live with. Please also keep a close eye on our local COVID-19 cases and be prepared to adjust plans if needed.

Starting next week we will be increasing our service to Curbside Plus +. During this next phase you may book a time, by contacting your local branch, to browse ...and use computer services through a concierge model with the assistance of staff. The option to drop-in during regular hours will be available, however there may be a wait to enter as we move patrons through the space. Please use physical distancing while waiting to enter and wear a mask. Contactless pick-up will also be available, however it will be moved indoors as the weather cools. Our focus is on increasing service and support to our communities while keeping safety a priority. We have missed you and are excited to welcome you back into our space. Stay tuned for updates on this page. https://www.elgincounty.ca/library/services/curbside-pickup/ See more

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The Elgin County Library Branches in Shedden and Port Stanley are hiring a part-time library assistant. For details, please visit: https://www.elgincounty.ca/careers/ @LibrElginCounty

The Elgin County Library Branch in Shedden is moving to Curbside Plus + !

Please note the following Garbage Collection Adjustment for January 1, 2021

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone, from the Township of Southwold!

#townshipofsouthwold #paynesmills

Today we posted 47 new cases to our dashboard. That is our highest single day total by far. We know a provincial shutdown starts on December 26 at 12:01, but ou...r best advice is to ACT NOW. Stay home and stay safe within your own household. #protectthecommunityyoulove #staysafestayhome https://www.swpublichealth.ca//health-unit-urges-residents See more

Are you enrolled in a Canadian medical school with emphasis placed on the pursuit of a career in family medicine? The . - ... is now open. This scholarship awards $1,000 per year for up to 5 individuals. The deadline to apply is October 30th. For full details and to download an application, please visit: https://www.elgincounty.ca//Scholarship-Application-2020-1

Elgin County Library has a lot of great resources available that are FREE with your library card!

ATTENTION Non-Profit Community Groups! You may be eligible to apply for up to 50% of your program, service or event up to a maximum of $10,000. Click the link b...elow for full details. Applications are due by November 10th, 2020. https://www.elgincounty.ca/communitygrantprogram/ Municipality of West Elgin The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich Township of Southwold Municipality of Central Elgin Township of Malahide

Southwestern Public Health's Holiday Hours

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On Monday, November 16, 2020 the Council of the Township of Southwold will hold a public meeting, pursuant to section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed development charges (D.C.) by-law and underlying background study. All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting of Council and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to ...the proposed D.C. bylaw and background study. The meeting is to be held: Monday, November 16, 2020 7:00 p.m. Online Webex Meeting The meeting can be attended online or by phone. Please contact June McLarty, Corporate Services Clerk at [email protected] or 519-769-2010 for meeting access information. For the full notice, please visit: http://www.southwold.ca//DC_Notice_of_Public_Meeting-websi

Week 2 of the Small Business Month Contest with Elgin Business Resource Centre is here!

On Day 10 of our 12 Days of Holidays, we are focusing on Support. The next few days will be very difficult for many of us. Please know that you are never alone. If you need someone to talk to, these two services are available 24-7 for support.

For Immediate Release - Elgin County Shutdown in Response to COVID-19 For a link to the text of the release, please visit: http://ow.ly/5G7K50CSlrT

What a beautiful Thanksgiving weekend that was! If you have some great Autumn photos you would like to share, head on over to our Instagram page and use #fallforelgin for your chance to be featured!

Check out this week's video! It will be the last one for the year. Happy Holidays everyone and remember to shop local if you can!

The Township Office will be closed over the Christmas Holiday's beginning at 12:00 PM, Thursday, December 24th, 2020 to Friday, January 1st, 2021. We will return to regular business hours at 8:30 AM on Monday, January 4th, 2021. If you require immediate assistance during this time, please contact 519-769-2010 and follow the prompts. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

With Winter officially arriving yesterday, and the potential of a winter storm this week, it is always good to be prepared. Environment Canada provides great forecasts warning of approaching systems. Download a weather application like WeatherCAN (link http://ow.ly/uz4b50CS65o) and check it before you travel. If you have to drive, make sure your vehicle is in good operating order and install winter tires. Use full lighting systems and make sure your vehicle is clear of ice an...d snow. Dress warmly, carry a fully changed mobile phone and, prepare a vehicle emergency kit in case you are trapped in a traffic jam on the 401 or slide into a ditch. For more great info: http://ow.ly/v6c250CS65n #onwx #onstorm #SeeSnowGoSlow #BeWeatherAware

From Southwestern Public Health: As you may have heard, yesterday, Ontario officially announced that the entire province will enter a shutdown at 12:01 am on Saturday December 26, 2020. For a full listing of what is open and what is closed or restricted, visit Ontario's website at: https://files.ontario.ca/moh-provincewide-shutdown-en.... However, we have anticipated some of your questions and given you the highlights that will be most relevant to you in your personal lives.

Attention farmers: On December 16, Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, announced that the Government will be providing immediate support for Temporary Foreign Workers from Trinidad and Tobago stranded in Ontario. Ministry staff will contact eligible farmers with more details. In the meantime, farmers can contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre for more information at 1-877-424-1300 or [email protected]. Read the full news release: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/.../releases/2020/Dec-16.html

Talbotville Berry Farm Market Hours for all of your last minute treats and gifts for Christmas

Southwestern Public Health's Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report - Dec. 21st, 2020

Join Councillor Emons and Kim Poole as they unbox the Southwold Young @ Heart Winter Surprise Bundle!

Additional Funding available to Southern Ontario businesses through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund - contact Elgin Business Resource Centre for details.

#protectthecommunitywelove

Please note the following Recycling Collection adjustment for December 25th, 2020

Here is an important message about Fire Extinguishers from your Southwold Fire Department! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHawfG8N0po

Happy First Day of Winter What are you most looking forward to doing this winter?

#shoplocal #supportlocal Talbotville Berry Farm Sheddenpizza Wings Picard's Peanuts

Please note the following Garbage Collection adjustment for January 1st, 2021

Elgin Business Resource Centre is having a holiday Giveaway! Share a holiday photo at your favourite local business, and you could win a gift card! Winners to be announced Friday, December 18th.... #shoplocal #supportlocal

12 Days of Holidays continue, with Day 3 focused on Nourish. When money is tight, some families will choose between food and other basic needs. These are services across Elgin and Oxford to help nourish you and your family in times of need.

Ontarians should only seek testing if they are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus as directed by public health, ar...e part of an outbreak investigation as directed by public health, or are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative. If you seek COVID-19 testing, please follow this testing criteria flow chart. Testing is available by appointment only and located in four locations across Elgin and Oxford. For locations and more information, visit: https://www.swpublichealth.ca//covid-19-assessment-centres

No doubt post-secondary students attending school away from home want to know how best to approach the coming holiday break. Full story on our website...

#shoplocal #supportlocal

#ElginCounty Impress your In-laws - Gift guide - check out Picard's Original - retail - in Talbotville and Nature's Oasis Retreat

Please note the following adjustments to Recycling Collection on December 25th, 2020

From Southwestern Public Health : COVID-19 at a Glance #ProtectTheCommunityWeLove

An Open Letter to the Community from Southwestern Public Health Protect the Community you love For a link to the text of the letter, please visit: http://ow.ly/XnNv50CIUWa

Check this out! Go behind the scenes at Common Ground Farm! Elgin County Economic Development & Tourism #townshipofsouthwold #elgincounty #shoplocal #supportlocal

#throwbackthursday #Fingal #townshipofsouthwold #elgincounty Elgin County Archives

Tomorrow is the last day to get your order in! We are accepting orders for Ted Barris' book "Days of Victory, Canadians Remember 1939-1945" For anyone interested in purchasing, please contact the Township Office at 519-769-2010.

VON Middlesex-Elgin - Try their SMART classes on Zoom!

The 2021 Tree Species Price list is available from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Another photo of hockey players in the Granite Arena in St. Thomas. Pictured is the RCAF Technical Training School hockey team in 1944. As seen on the scoreboar...d at the top of the photo, they were playing against the "Fingal Bombers" of the Fingal Bombing and Gunnery School. Image is from the Scott Studio fonds.

Tonight at 7:00 PM Elgin County will be live streaming the Warden's Election! Tune into their page to watch!

Last week's snow storm made driving hazardous in parts of Elgin County. Environment Canada provides great forecasts warning of approaching systems. Download a weather application like WeatherCAN (link https://www.canada.ca/.../weather-general.../weathercan.html) and check it before you travel. If you have to drive, make sure your vehicle is in good operating order and install winter tires. Use full lighting systems and make sure your vehicle is clear of ice and snow. Dress ...warmly, carry a fully changed mobile phone and, prepare a vehicle emergency kit in case you are trapped in a traffic jam on the 401 or slide into a ditch. For more great info: http://ow.ly/EJOu50CqohD #onwx #onstorm #SeeSnowGoSlow #BeWeatherAware

Winter Illumination in Dutton Dunwich this weekend!

We are here to help local businesses. If your business has been impacted by COVID-19 and you’ve been unable to access other federal support, you may be eligible... for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. Learn more: https://www.elginbusinessresourcecentre.com/regional-relie/ FedDev Ontario Community Futures Ontario Western Ontario Community Futures See more

Christmas Care Drive for Cereal and New Toys (no stuffies or soft materials permitted) Friday December 11th. We are looking to fill a van full of cereal to ful...fill the needs of Christmas Care in St. Thomas. A volunteer will be in the parking lot at 9:15am - 9:30 and again from 3:45pm - 4:30pm to collect your donations!! If your child rides the bus they will have the opportunity to put their donation in the van with their class!! See more

An open letter to our Community from Southwestern Public Health:

Southwestern Public Health's Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report - Dec. 7th, 2020

This is fantastic! Thank-you to everyone that supported the Southwold Fire Department Food Drive in Talbotville this past weekend!

This is fantastic! Thank-you to everyone that participated in the Drive-Thru Food Drive at Knox Presbyterian Church Fingal!

Tis the Season for Giving! The Southwold Fire Department-Talbotville Station- is having a Drive-Thru Food Drive this Saturday from 10am-2pm. Location 10586 Sunset Rd

Small Business Enterprise Centre is hosting an info session on the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy - check out their page for details!

#townshipofsouthwold #elgincounty #WinterFun

Only 6 Days Left Yo Order! Let us help you with Christmas Dinner and the Holiday Season Christmas Dinner Pick Up is in the market on December 24th ...We decided on selected pick up times to make your pick up much quicker and not have to wait in line for so long We Are Your One Stop Christmas Shop We have Wine, Prosecco, Carolans and Holiday Kits you can now add to your Christmas Dinner Check OutPerfect if you think you will need more than one bottle of winePerfect if you want a bottle of Prosecco for Christmas morning MimosasPerfect if you want some Carolans Irish Cream for your Christmas CoffeePerfect if you need a Holiday Kit because your forgot to get a Secret Santa GiftIf you don’t want to Add On any extra Alcohol you simply scroll to the bottom and select No Add Ons Order Deadline is December 10th OR until we sell out! If you have any questions please 5196151164 we are here to help Urban Farm Market & Take Out Thursday + Friday 11a-6p Saturday + Sunday 11a-5p Click link https://talbotvilleberryfarmmarketshop.com//rustic-farmhou and you will find all the details under Farmhouse Meals #christmas #dinner #turkey #wegotthis #holidayseason #christmasiscoming #celebrate #family #friends #enjoy #relax #life #december #love #local #farm #market #urbanfarm #elgincounty #weretakinglocaltoawholenewlevel #reconnect #buildingacommunity

Christmas Cookies at Sheddenpizza Wings!

Two great opportunities in the Township of Southwold this weekend to donate to local food banks! Southwold Fire Department Knox Presbyterian Church Fingal

We are accepting orders for Ted Barris' book "Days of Victory, Canadians Remember 1939-1945" For anyone interested in purchasing, please contact the Township Office at 519-769-2010 before December 11th, 2020. Books are $35 each. Anticipated delivery is December 18th, 2020.