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Letter from Mayor Ganann to Premier Regarding Rejection of Forced Amalgamation Proposal

March 4, 2026

RE: Rejection of Forced Amalgamation Proposal

Dear Honourable Premier Ford,

On behalf of Council and the residents of the Township of West Lincoln, I am writing in response to the recent correspondence from Regional Chair Bob Gale proposing potential municipal restructuring within Niagara Region, including models that would result in forced amalgamation. This letter to you should be read alongside the joint letter from the partnership of eight Niagara municipalities, of which West...

Niagara Mayors Present Governance Reform Agenda to Premier Ford

Eight municipalities unite behind a concrete plan to modernize regional governance, cut duplication, and keep taxes low for residents

[MARCH 4th, 2026] NIAGARA, ON — The Mayors of Thorold, West Lincoln, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Wainfleet today delivered a joint letter to Premier Doug Ford presenting a clear agenda to modernize governance and service delivery in Niagara. The mayors are moving decisively to address the number of politicians, strengthen...

Free skating in West Lincoln over March Break

Free skating sessions are being held in West Lincoln over March Break thanks to generous local sponsors.

West Lincoln residents are encouraged to bring their family, friends and neighbours out for some fun on the ice at the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville.

• Monday, March 16, 3-4 p.m. – sponsored by Robins Electric Inc.
• Tuesday, March 17, 3-4 p.m. – sponsored by Premier Equipment
• Wednesday, March 18, 3-4 p.m. – sponsored by Team Swayze: REMAX
• Thursday, March 19, 3-4 p...