News and Notices

The Dundalk Transfer Station is CLOSED for the rest of today, effective immediately as it has reached full capacity. If you are able, please take your items to the Egremont Transfer Station. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their patience and cooperation. At this time, regular hours are projected to resume next week. 

Township of Southgate
Community Emergency Communication and Support
March 27, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Township of Southgate’s top priority is the health and safety of our residents. The Township of Southgate Mayor John Woodbury as part of emergency response, wants to ensure we communicate with our entire community in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. We have local communications during the COVID-19 Provincial and Southgate Declared Emergency that will support you and our community...

On March 27, 2020 at 11:30 AM Township of Southgate Mayor John Woodbury declared a municipal wide state of emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This declaration aligns with the Government of Ontario's Declaration of Emergency made March 17, 2020. Click here for the full Emergency Declaration. 

Township of Southgate's top priority is the safety of our community.

Please visit and subscribe to the COVID-19 Information page for any updates.

Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 from The Grey Bruce Public Health Unit

• Stay six feet away from others (physical distancing)
• Avoid all non-essential gatherings of ANY size
• Stay home from work and other activites if you are sick
• Self-isolate for 14 days if you have travelled outside of Canada recently
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas frequently
• Wash...

Due to new legislation, Council meetings are able to resume electronically. The following two Special Council meetings have been called: 

Special Council Meeting – April 1, 2020 @ 9:00 AM to implement the new legislation.

Special Council Meeting – April 8, 2020 @ 9:00 AM to address the agenda items that were included on the March 18, 2020 regular meeting of Council that was cancelled at that time and any other time sensitive items.

Meetings will be held in a conference call setting and members...