Township of Malahide

08/19/2026

The Township’s 2026 Annual Satisfaction Survey is open, and we want to know what you think. This is your chance to share your experience, highlight what’s working, and let us know where you see opportunities for improvement.

The survey is open until August 31. Your feedback helps us better understand the needs of our residents and informs how we plan for the future.

Take a few minutes to have your say! Scan the QR code or visit our website: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/g9246/forms/survey/MalahideSurvey2026

08/19/2026

Join us tomorrow night at 7:00pm for the Malahide Township Council Meeting.

Council Agenda: https://www.malahide.ca/public/download/files/360297

Township meetings can be attended in person, streamed live or watched anytime via: https://www.youtube.com/

08/17/2026

Nominations for the 2026 Municipal Election close this Friday at 2pm! 🗳️

Many candidates make their final decision during the last week of nominations. If you’re still considering running, there’s still time to put your name forward.

Ready to take the next step? Visit our website for nomination information and details on serving on Council. Nomination packages are available at the Township Office, 87 John St. S., Aylmer.

📩 [email protected]
📞 519-773-5344 ext. 222
🌐https://www.malahide.ca/government/election

08/17/2026

Line Painting Crews Arrived in Malahide Today!

Line painting and pavement markings provide an important guidance function for drivers, especially at night. They provide drivers with information about their lane position and which lanes are available for use. Lines and pavement markings provide drivers with a preview of upcoming changes in the roadway, including curves, turning lanes, lane narrowing, intersections, crosswalks and passing zone limits. Good line and pavement marking delineation generally results in better driver performance and greater driver comfort. The safety of all drivers on our roads is important, which is why the lines and pavement markings on Malahide roads are repainted each year.

Line painting is a moving operation that involves a line striping truck with a follow vehicle behind. Flashing amber lights and LINE PAINTING – WET PAINT signs are mounted on the back of the follow vehicle to warn drivers that line painting is being done. Paint can take more than five minutes to dry depending on weather and surface conditions. When conditions are poor, line painting is put on hold until conditions improve.

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻– paint truck vehicles travel slow, usually about 13-15 km per hour so please be patient and slow down when warned of line painting ahead.
• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸– stay at least 8-10 car lengths behind line painting vehicles/equipment and avoid driving over wet paint; paint spray guns are two inches off the roadway surface and cannot spray a vehicle.
• 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀– never pass a paint truck unless instructed to do so by a police officer or a Malahide staff member; the paint truck may pull over periodically to allow cars to pass when conditions are safe to do so.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀
If you do get paint on your vehicle it should be removed as soon as possible. The paint used for line painting is water-based and may be removed with hot water and household products. Wash the affected area of the vehicle with pressurized hot water immediately. Doing this should loosen and remove most of the paint unless it has already dried for more than a day.

If the pressurized hot water wash does not remove the paint, allow the water to dry and then spray the affected areas with WD-40. Allow the WD-40 to stay on the area for 1-2 hours and then rewash the vehicle with pressurized hot water. If there is a heavy concentration of paint this procedure can be repeated several times.
For paint that has dried for several days or for heavy accumulations, apply a generous coating of petroleum jelly (vaseline) to the affected area. Allow it to stay on for 8-12 hours to soften the traffic paint and then wash with pressurized hot water. This should remove most remaining traffic paint. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times. Paint from wheel wells can be very difficult to remove because they are normally a flat finish. Apply a liberal coating of petroleum jelly to the area and leave it on for several days and then wash with pressurized hot water.

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: The Township of Malahide provides these instructions as a courtesy only, based on known best practices and assumes no liability in the use of them.

08/14/2026

🚒 Mark Your Calendars!

Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? Join Malahide Fire Services to learn how you can serve your community—no previous experience required!

👨‍🚒 Meet our firefighters
🚒 Explore the station and equipment
🔥 Learn about training, commitment, and rewards

Come ask questions and see if volunteering is right for you! Can’t attend? Contact [email protected] for information about the role or application process.

08/13/2026

New Operating Agreement for the East Elgin Community Complex

The Township of Malahide and the Town of Aylmer are pleased to announce a new operating agreement for the East Elgin Community Complex (EECC), marking an important step in the long-term governance and sustainability of the facility.

The East Elgin Community Complex is a joint partnership between the Township of Malahide and the Town of Aylmer. Since opening in May 2004, the facility has served as a regional hub for recreation and community events. In recent years, both municipal councils have committed significant capital funding to renew and modernize the building, including investments in a new roof, HVAC systems, parking lot improvements, and upgraded change rooms.

Implementation of the new operating agreement is expected to continue into early 2027. Throughout the transition, both municipalities are committed to minimizing disruptions to EECC users, community groups, and employees while ensuring the continued delivery of programs and services.

• View the full press release: https://eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca/new-operating-agmt/

• Joint Questions & Answers About the New Operating Agreement:https://eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Questions-and-Answers-New-EECC-Operating-Agreement-PDF.pdf

• East Elgin Community Complex - Co-Ownership & Operating Agreement between the Township of Malahide and the Town of Aylmer:https://eastelgincommunitycomplex.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/EECC-Co-Ownership-Operating-Agreement-July-2-2026-Pdf.pdf

08/13/2026

Planning, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment, Highway 3 St. Thomas to Aylmer Project Reference: GWP 3039-24-00

Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) 1
The PIC will be held in a drop-in format as follows:
August 26, 2026
East Elgin Community Complex – Blueline Room
531 Talbot Street West
Aylmer ON N5H 2T9
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

You are encouraged to visit the study website, www.highway3elgineast.ca, for updates and information as the study progresses. The website will provide study notices, background information, Public Information Centre (PIC) displays, and other relevant study materials. Contact information is also available on the website for submitting comments or questions.

PIC Information Notice: For the full notice, please visit the study website:https://www.highway3elgineast.ca/Documents/GWP%203039-24-00%20Highway%203%20from%20St.%20Thomas%20to%20Aylmer%20-%20Notice%20of%20PIC.pdf

Welcome to the Planning, Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment for improvements to Highway 3 from St. Thomas to Aylmer in the City of St. Thomas, Municipality of Central Elgin, Town of Aylmer and Township of Malahide, all within Elgin County.

08/12/2026

Have you checked to see if you’re on the voters’ list for the Malahide municipal election?

Check your registration and make any necessary changes online today: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home

Today is the last day to add, remove, or update your information online. After today, you’ll need to visit the Township Office to make any changes.

08/11/2026

The Township wants to hear from you! Our 2026 Annual Satisfaction Survey is now open, and we invite residents to take a few minutes to share their thoughts and experiences.

The survey will remain open until August 31, giving you an opportunity to tell us what’s working well, where improvements could be made, and what matters most to you and your community.

Whether you have a compliment, concern, or suggestion, your feedback helps shape the future of our community.

Scan the QR code to fill out the survey or visit our website: https://portal.laserfiche.ca/g9246/forms/survey/MalahideSurvey2026

08/11/2026

Late summer heat can turn dry lawns, mulch, and yard debris into quick-burning fuel and even small sparks can cause major problems. Carelessly tossed smoking materials are still one of the top causes of preventable outdoor fires.

Before you walk away, take a second to do it right:

✔ Fully put it out (no smoke, no heat!)
✔ Use a proper ashtray
✔ Keep cigarette butts out of gardens, planters, and landscaping

Let’s keep things glowing for the right reasons - sunshine, not fires.