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West Lincoln Issues Challenge to Gardeners of All Aptitudes

NEWS RELEASE West Lincoln Issues Challenge to Gardeners of All Aptitudes

For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023

The Township is challenging West Lincoln gardeners of all ages and aptitudes to boast their botanical brilliance through its new Great Garden Challenge, presented in partnership with Communities in Bloom and Scotts Canada.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization that strives to foster civic pride and inspire communities to enhance the quality of life and environment...

West Lincoln Launches Community Recognition Awards

NEWS RELEASE West Lincoln Launches Community Recognition Awards

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2023

The Township of West Lincoln is launching the first annual West Lincoln Community Recognition Awards, with five categories to include residents of all ages. The nomination period opens Saturday, July 1, 2023, and runs until 4 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023.

West Lincoln’s Community Recognition Awards aim to recognize residents who, through personal involvement, leadership abilities, and selfless...

West Lincoln Lifts Open Air Burn Ban

NEWS RELEASE West Lincoln Lifts Open-Air Burn Ban

For Immediate Release: June 12, 2023

Following the lifting of air quality advisories and a healthy dose of precipitation, Township of West Lincoln Acting Fire Chief Tim Hofsink has lifted the Open-Air Burn Ban effective immediately. All 2023 West Lincoln burn permits are hereby reinstated.

The Township of West Lincoln prohibits open-air burning unless you obtain a burn permit. As always, conditions of open air fire permits must comply with By-law...

Epic Eagles Headlining West Lincoln Canada Day Festival

NEWS RELEASE Epic Eagles Headlining West Lincoln Canada Day Festival

For Immediate Release: June 1, 2023

The Township is thrilled to announce that One of These Nights soon, West Lincoln will be living Life In The Fast Lane, as Epic Eagles, the Definitive Tribute to the Eagles, is set to headline the 2023 West Lincoln Canada Day Festival.

The Canada Day festival will take over the Leisureplex Township Park, at 2543 South Grimsby Road 6, in Smithville, from 3 to 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 1.

Pride Month Recognition

The following resolution was read at the May 23, 2023, Council meeting, and was unanimously approved by Township Council.

WHEREAS the Month of June is Pride Month in the Region of Niagara and around the globe; and

WHEREAS Municipalities across the Region will be holding a variety of Pride commemorations throughout the month of June, commencing with the raising of the Pride Flag on Monday, May 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS we recognize that public representation is extremely valuable and is an important...