Port Stanley

• Headless animal, possibly coyote, found on beach in Port Stanley, Ont.: Police

  A headless, partially decomposed animal carcass believed to be some kind of canine, possibly a coyote, was found on beach near the water at Port Stanley, Ont., said Elgin OPP.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
• Londoner missing after swim in Lake Erie, search efforts underway: OPP

  An operator of a 25-foot sailboat reported that a passenger, identified as a 64-year-old of London, went missing after going for a swim near Port Stanley, Central Elgin.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• Port Stanley sign stolen, OPP investigating

  Elgin County OPP said the Port Stanley welcome sign was stolen after the sign was cut from its supports using a chainsaw.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
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• Port Stanley beaches closed due to E. coli risk

  Maddy Boyko, a health inspector with the Southwestern Public Health Unit, says swimming while exposure is high can be dangerous.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• High E. coli levels prompt swim advisory for Port Stanley’s Little Beach

  E. coli levels are an indicator of fecal contamination from either animals or humans. The bacteria can cause intestinal illness or infections of the eyes, ears, nose or throat.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2023
• No day at the beach: Ontario tourist town hit hard by labour shortages

  A seasonal restaurant on the beach in Port Stanley, Ont., is encouraging seniors or retired people to apply as a way of addressing the labour shortage.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
• 1 charged in early morning Port Stanley, Ont. stabbing: OPP

  The incident occurred around 3:44 a.m. Saturday at a home on Stanley Stree in Port Stanley, Elgin OPP said in a statement on Monday.

  Crime

  Apr 24, 2023
• Canadian military training set to take place in Port Stanley, Ont., until Friday

  Port Stanley, Ont., will see some Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) training take place along Lake Erie between Wednesday and Friday.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Southwestern Ontario tourist communities hopeful for busy summer with no COVID restrictions

  Southwestern Ontario communities are gearing up for a busy tourist season without COVID-19 restrictions after having to struggle through the last two years.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Long Point, Kettle Creek conservation areas issue flood watch, flood warning issued for Catfish Creek

  The KCCA said residents in Port Stanley and low-lying areas in Belmont and St. Thomas should prepare for flooding and keep watch of local conditions.

  Weather

  Feb 22, 2022