Category Archives: Port Stanley
Environmental Clean Up of the Port Stanley Harbour Lands – An Update
Update prepared by Coun. Dan McNeil, Ward 1, on behalf of Central Elgin Municipal Council There is a constant concern among the public that nothing will ever happen with the necessary clean up of Port Stanley’s harbour lands. It was … Continue reading
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley
Talks progressing on cross-lake ferry service between Cleveland and Port Stanley
March 30, 2011 – A delegation of officials from Central Elgin, Ontario spent last Friday in Cleveland meeting with Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority officials and others about launching cross-lake ferry service. Officials from both sides are eager to explore the … Continue reading
Formal Talks on Cleveland-to-Canada Ferry Service Could Soon Begin
February 16, 2011 – Local officials in Central Elgin have agreed to begin formal discussions with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority regarding the launch of a ferry service between Port Stanley and Cleveland. On Monday Central Elgin municipal council passed … Continue reading
Filed under Lake Erie ferry, Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley, Tourism
Port Stanley harbour divestiture deal ‘provides everything we need’
News Release : September 8, 2010 Mayor Tom Marks says it’s time to believe in Port Stanley’s future The transfer of Port Stanley Harbour lands to Central Elgin sets the stage for the village to become a premier upscale tourist … Continue reading
Time for Port Stanley to move forward says CE Mayor
Following Saturday’s decision by the Elgin Military Museum, Mayor Tom Marks says it’s time to move the vision forward. Full release Submarine Decision August 16, 2010
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley
Central Elgin Mayor Tom Marks tells Canadian Navy to hoist anchor
In a letter to residents of Central Elgin released this afternoon (Aug. 12), Mayor Tom Marks tells the Canadian Navy to hoist anchor and let Port Stanley determine the best location for HMCS Ojibwa. Here is the full transcript. Mayor’s … Continue reading
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley
Just how big is the HMCS Ojibwa?
The Municipality of Central has had fourteen school buses placed on the Berm on the east side of Port Stanley harbour to help the public visualize the size of the HMCS Ojibwa, interpretive centre and compound. Placed on land, the … Continue reading
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley, Tourism
Submarine clearly on Central Elgin’s radar
With a public meeting slated for Tuesday, and strong competing interest from Port Burwell, Central Elgin Mayor Tom Marks said Friday he expects council to formally propose how it will be the host community for the submarine HMCS Ojibwa within … Continue reading
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley, Tourism
Blue Flag to fly this summer over Port Stanley’s Main Beach
“Central Elgin will be proud to fly the Blue Flag. The Municipality and community have worked hard over several years to achieve this international beach quality designation,” said Mayor Tom Marks. “Port Stanley Main Beach is an important tourist draw. … Continue reading
Filed under Municipality of Central Elgin, Port Stanley, Tourism
