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Specialty courses available in West Lincoln over March Break

The Township is facilitating specialty courses at the West Lincoln Community Centre over March Break, to empower residents of all ages with new skills and confidence. Registration for Babysitting Training, Home Alone Safety and First Aid & CPR Level C opens at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19.

Babysitting Training

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Does your teen or tween want to care for younger children? Do they want to earn some extra money? Staff from SOS 4 Kids will teach...

Family Day 2025 Holiday Hours

The Township of West Lincoln wishes the community a safe and happy Family Day weekend.

Please note that the Township Administration Building, Public Works Building and West Lincoln Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Family Day holiday.

Regular programming will be paused at the West Lincoln Community Centre for the Township’s free Family Day event, during which the Library's Smithville Branch will also host free activities from 1-5 p.m.

Residents are reminded that fireworks...

Committee amends By-laws to regulate backyard chickens in West Lincoln

West Lincoln’s Growth and Sustainability Committee approved amendments to the Township’s Zoning and Animal Care and Control By-laws at last night’s meeting, which will permit and regulate backyard chickens in residential zones of hamlet settlement areas and in the agricultural area. Backyard chickens will continue to be prohibited within the urban area of Smithville.

These By-law amendments will come into effect immediately following Council ratification, which is expected to occur at the...