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European Water Chestnut Rapid Response Program

The Final Push - European Water Chestnut Rapid Response Program

Paddle with a Purpose "The Final Push"  Saturday August 13th, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. Wellandport Community Centre, Help the removal team look for regrowth throughout the length of the river to help plan for the finals weeks of the program. With your help, we can ensure the removal of as much European Water Chestnut (EWC) as possible. Come Join us for the final paddle.

to learn more and register: www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/EWCWelland 

West Lincoln Receives Reconnect Ontario Grant for 13 For 13 Cultural Festival

Township of West Lincoln NEWS RELEASE West Lincoln Receives Reconnect Ontario Grant for 13 For 13 Cultural Festival

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2022

The Township is proud to announce it has been awarded a Reconnect Ontario 2022 grant of $7,548, which will be used towards West Lincoln’s upcoming event in the 13 for 13 Cultural Festival.

Funded by the Government of Ontario, the Reconnect Ontario 2022 program supports festivals and events with a tourism economic impact, motivating visitors to rediscover...

West Lincoln Invites Public to Join Playground Challenge

Township of West Lincoln NEWS RELEASE West Lincoln Invites Public to Join Playground Challenge

For Immediate Release: July 28, 2022

The Township is issuing a challenge to the public, to get outside, get active, and explore West Lincoln’s parks and playgrounds through a new Playground Challenge. The challenge kicks off on Monday, August 1, 2022, and will run until Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Hosted on the GooseChase app, the Township’s Playground Challenge invites individuals and families to earn...

West Lincoln Fire & Emergency Services Launches Green Light Awareness Campaign

Township of West Lincoln MEDIA RELEASE West Lincoln Fire & Emergency Services Launches Green Light Awareness Campaign

For Immediate Release: July 20, 2022

Signs are being installed throughout the Township of West Lincoln this week, reminding drivers to yield to green flashing lights.

West Lincoln is served by 47 on-call volunteer firefighters who are equipped, trained and ready to respond to a variety of emergency situations with the common goal of keeping residents safe.

Volunteer firefighters...

West Lincoln’s Tree Replacement Program Reaches Major Milestone

Township of West Lincoln MEDIA RELEASE West Lincoln’s Tree Replacement Program Reaches Major Milestone

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2022

With the planting of more than 1,800 trees on West Lincoln properties impacted by the Wind Project, the Township’s Tree Replacement Program is now considered substantially completed.

An additional lot of trees is being held until the fall season, due to current dry conditions. The final impending planting will bring the grand total to more than 2,050 trees planted...