Go Paperless – Stay Connected – Never Miss a Payment
Canada Post has announced they will begin rotating strikes, allowing mail service to resume, although with delays. However, residents are reminded that failure to receive a tax or utility bill, or mailing a payment during the strike, does not relieve you from payment nor liability of penalty/interest of a late payment.
To avoid any missed bills or late payments, we encourage you to sign up for Paperless Billing & also enroll in Pre-Authorized Payments by visiting our Tax & Utility Bills page on our website. You can also find other methods of payment on our Bills & Payments page as well.
In Ontario, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week is the first week of November (November 1–7) and is a reminder of the importance of keeping your home healthy, eco-friendly, and safe.
Take a moment this week to learn more about carbon monoxide safety, look for ways to reduce household waste, and practice proper sorting. Keep your home safe, and live sustainably. It’s the perfect time to ensure your home is both secure and environmentally conscious.
For more information and safety tips, please visit our Fire & Emergency Services page on our website and go to the Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week subpage.
Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 - 11, 2025
The 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme is:
“Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”
This year’s theme works to educate everyone about using Lithium-Ion Batteries in your home safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries. For more information, please visit the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) website.
Fire Station Open Houses:
Straffordville Station: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Port Burwell Station: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, August 8, 2025 - a fire ban is in effect for the entire County of Elgin – which includes Bayham. All burn permits are now suspended and any open-air/recreational fires are prohibited. See the NOTICE from the County of Elgin for further information.
Monday, August 18, 2025 at noon, the Fire Ban across Elgin County, originally declared on Friday, August, 8, 2025, has been lifted. Please see NOTICE.
On May 15, 2024, there will be a routine test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system in Ontario. The test message will be distributed over TV, radio and compatible wireless devices and will occur at 12:55 p.m. EDT. Visit alertready.ca for more information.
Have a fire safe Christmas! See the December 2023 Fire Safety Message Notice.
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