ALT Daylight savings time. It's time to spring forward. Check your smoke alarms too!

ALT Save the Date Saturday March 21, 2026 Community Kindness Celebration at the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre, 1 Scotland Street Dutton ON . The event starts at 12:00pm with free hotdogs from the Dutton Dunwich Fire Department, crafts, activities and so much more. Come and experience The Amazing Corbin from 2:00pm -2:45pm. This is a free event, donations welcome. Please contact Charlotte is you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring an activity. coliver@duttondunwich.on.ca

ALT So You Want to Run for Council Event, featuring Clerks on Call and the Ministry of Municipal affairs and Housing. This free workshop will give you an understanding of Council's role and responsibilities and how the duties of public office impact a council member's life. No registration required. Who should attend: potential candidates, their spouses or partners, anyone interested in local government. Hosted by the Township of Southwold and the Municipalities of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin.

ALT Friendly reminder Half Load Season begins March 1st. During the spring thaw, roads are more vulnerable to damage. To help protect road surfaces and reduce long-term cost The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich enforces seasonal half-load restrictions.

ALT You're invited to North Shore Resilience's March Open Houses. March 24: Birds Canada Headquarters, 3-5pm and 6-8pm. March 25: Port Stanley Arena, 2-4pm and 6-8pm. March 26: Rodney Community Centre: 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

ALT So You Want to Run for Council Event, featuring Clerks on Call and the Ministry of Municipal affairs and Housing. This free workshop will give you an understanding of Council's role and responsibilities and how the duties of public office impact a council member's life. No registration required. Who should attend: potential candidates, their spouses or partners, anyone interested in local government. Hosted by the Township of Southwold and the Municipalities of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin.

ALT Waste Connections is experiencing truck issues today, Tuesday February 17th, if your waste is not picked up today they will complete the remaining route tomorrow morning.

ALT Council Highlights February 11, 2026: ICBL Exemption Request for a Minor Variance - 189 Currie Road, Wastewater Treatment Plant Debt Capacity Report, By-laws Passed: By-law 2026-04 Interim Tax Levy By-law 2026-05 User Fees By-law 2026-06 To Appoint a Treasurer By-law 2026-07 To Appoint an Acting Clerk By-law 2026-08 To Appoint an Acting Deputy Treasurer By-law 2026-09 To Adopt 2026 Capital & Operating Budget

ALT Waste Connections is experiencing truck issues today, Tuesday February 3rd, if your waste is not picked up today, they will complete the remaining collection tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.

ALT Virtual Information Session Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich will be hosting a Virtual Information Session to provide residents, developers, builders and interested stakeholders with information regarding the proposed Holding By-law and Service Allocation Policy. During this session, municipal staff will review the purpose of the proposed by-law and policy, how they may impact development within the municipality, and provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to attend. If you have questions prior to the session, please contact the Municipal Office at 519-762-2204 ext. 28 Click the link below to join the session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81018287393pwd=ZO45KbBbgN3T6uyjOqEEtaBwQQcxZG.1 If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and posted on the municipal Youtube account.

ALT Photo of a "No Motorized Vehicles" sign.

ALT Please join Council and Staff at the Dutton Dunwich Community centre on Friday January 23rd at 2:15 to celebrate the important funding announcement from MPP Robert Flack and the Province of Ontario. Please note the time change from previous post.

ALT The Municipality of Dutton Dunwich is accepting applications for the position of Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Development. The deadline is February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm. Apply online at: https://www.duttondunwich.on.ca/municipal-services/employment-opportunities

ALT If your garbage was missed, please have your bins curbside by 7am tomorrow morning for pickup.

ALT Due to Provincial mandate, Curbside Recycling Collection is changings starting January 1, 2026. What this means for Residents; *Your collection days and accepted materials remain the same. *Any issues or concerns contact Miller Waste Systems 1-855-752-3762 area24@millerwaste.ca What this means for Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional; The following property types will no longer receive curbside recycling collection after December 31st, 2025 *businesses and commercial properties *daycares *places of worship *charities *Municipal buildings *farms (resident will be picked up, but not farm operation) *campgrounds Businesses and other ineligible properties will be able to take recyclable materials to the Community Recycling Centre, 330 s Edgeware Road, St Thomas ON, free of charge.

ALT Please respect the plough. Maintain a safe distance behind snowplough and give them lots of room to work. Do not deposit snow on roadways.

ALT Dutton Dunwich firefighters group photo.

ALT Photo of Captain Percival receiving recognition for 35 years of service.

ALT Photo of Firefighter Richardson receiving NFPA 1001 Firefighter Provincial Certification.

ALT Photo of black firefighter helmets and certificates to be presented.

ALT Waste Collection Holiday Changes. December 25th will be picked up on Monday December 22nd. January 1st will be picked up on Monday December 29th.