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Benefits of Journaling presentation set for May Age Friendly meeting

West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is pleased to welcome Bill Young, a Volunteer Research Team Lead for the Niagara Peninsula Branch, Ontario Ancestors, to its meeting scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.

The presentation will cover the benefits of journaling, noting the many ways it can be helpful to write about one’s life and family history memories. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Age Friendly Advisory Committee meetings are held in the Council Chambers...

West Lincoln modernizes enforcement framework

Council updates AMPS By-law with new tiered penalty system

West Lincoln Council approved a consolidated Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) By-law at its meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, modernizing and streamlining the Township’s municipal enforcement framework.

A key feature of the updated by-law is a new tiered penalty system for repeat offenders under non-parking by-laws. This means fines can increase if the same offence happens again within six or twelve months. The by-law...

Nominations for West Lincoln’s 2026 Community Recognition Awards open April 7

The nomination period for the Township of West Lincoln’s 2026 Community Recognition Awards will open on April 7 and run until May 14.

The annual awards program seeks to celebrate residents who, through personal involvement, leadership abilities and selfless giving of their time and talent, have positively impacted the West Lincoln community.

“West Lincoln is built on the kindness, dedication and quiet leadership of the people who go above and beyond for their neighbours,” says Mayor Cheryl Ganann...