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Township of West Lincoln

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For Immediate Release: November 6, 2020

Update # 27 - West Lincoln Response to COVID-19 – Niagara Moves into Yellow (Protect) Level in the Province’s new COVID-19 Response Framework and First Active Case of COVID-19 at the Township

West Lincoln, Ont. – November 6, 2020

The Township of West Lincoln has learned of its first active case of COVID-19 at the Township office and is reminding members of the public that the Township office is only open by appointment.

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COUNCIL NEWS

FROM THE OCTOBER 26, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING

CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINTS – INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER REPORT

Mr. Mascarin and Ms. Peregoudova of Aird & Berlis LLP, the Township’s Integrity Commissioner stated that 3 complaints were received with respect to the performance and comments made by Mayor Bylsma. The Integrity Commissioner’s report found Mayor Bylsma had violated three provisions of the Township’s Code of Conduct which are summarized in the report that can be found on the Township’s...

Mayor Bylsma's June Apology Following the June 11th Radio Interview with CKTB 610 

"As Mayor of West Lincoln, I absolutely believe every person is worthy of equal protection under the law. I apologize if any individual or group felt their worth was not recognized by my comments, as I believe that every Canadian should be treated with dignity and respect.  This also has been my personal practice.

I do apologize for my part in the oversight that failed to pass the communication from...

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release: October 16, 2020

Update # 26 - West Lincoln Response to COVID-19 – Township Facilities – What’s Open and What’s Been Modified

 Since March 2020, the Township of West Lincoln has continued to provide services to our residents and businesses.  We’ve done so in a modified way to keep our residents and our staff safe and healthy as we navigate the changing Public Health protocols.  This is a reminder of what’s open and what services have been revised.

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COUNCIL NEWS

FROM THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING

RECOGNITION OF FIREFIGHTER JIM HISCOTT’S PASSING

Prior to commencing with the first appointment, Chair Rehner called for a moment of silence in recognition of the recent passing of Firefighter Jim Hiscott, a 50 Year Veteran (January 1, 1971) with the West Lincoln Fire Department - Station 1, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday August 12, 2020.  Mr. Dave Pyett (a volunteer for over 25 years) was in attendance at the Council meeting to...