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Notice of Public Hearing for the Committee of Adjustment Consent Application B072025WL August 27

Get involved with your input. The Township of West Lincoln Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act at an accessible facility where the matter below will be considered. The meeting will take place:

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville (in person) About the application for consent and easement

B07/2025WL: Jason and Jody Beamer (Agent – Kim Hessel, KC AG Solutions)
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West Lincoln supports elect respect pledge

At its August 11 meeting, West Lincoln Council unanimously supported the Elect Respect Pledge, committing to:

• Treat others with respect in all spaces—public, private and online,
• Reject and call out harassment, abuse and personal attacks,
• Focus debate on ideas and policies, not personal attacks,
• Help build a supportive culture where people of all backgrounds feel safe to run for and hold office,
• Call on relevant authorities to ensure the protection of elected officials who face abuse or threats, and

West Lincoln joins Region in endorsing human trafficking prevention efforts

At its August 11 meeting, West Lincoln Council unanimously endorsed the development of a Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Human Trafficking in Niagara, being orchestrated by TOES Niagara and Brock University.

Niagara Regional Council endorsed this work at its June 26 meeting, following which, Chair Jim Bradley encouraged all local area municipalities to join in support.

“Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a serious criminal offence that demands a coordinated and...