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  • West Lincoln champions local priorities at 2025 AMO Conference

    Representatives from the Township of West Lincoln took part in the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, held in Ottawa from August 17 to 20, where they met with members of Provincial cabinet to advocate for sustainable library funding and investments in Wellandport park and shoreline enhancements.

    The AMO Conference is Ontario’s largest annual gathering of municipal leaders, providing a forum for communities to share priorities with the province and explore.

  • West Lincoln free “Boots & Furrows” line dancing event set to complement IPM in September

    Get ready to kick up your heels and dosey-do. The Township of West Lincoln is inviting residents and visitors to Boots & Furrows, a brand-new free community line dancing event being held at the West Lincoln Community Centre on September 18 and 19.

  • West Lincoln reminds drivers to slow down

    With back-to-school season upon us, the Township of West Lincoln is reminding residents to slow down, drive safely and be mindful of traffic calming measures implemented by the Region to improve community safety.

    The community safety zone located on Townline Rd.

  • Fall drop-in gym, arena programs starting in September

    Lace up your sneakers and skates and drop-in at the West Lincoln Community Centre, where the Township is offering a variety of unstructured activities in the gymnasium and arena.

    The fall schedule of drop-in programs starts September 2 and includes the following:

    • Family open gym
    • Pickleball 18+
    • Beginner pickleball 18+
    • Advanced pickleball 18+
    • Older adult social 55+
    • Ukulele jam session 55+
    • Youth open gym

    The 2025-2026 schedule of ice programs begins September 8 and includes the following:

    • Adult skating
    • Low.
  • Notice of Public Meeting for Planning Matters GTA Exotics September 8

    Get involved with your input. The Township of West Lincoln Growth and Sustainability Committee will hold a Public Meeting in accordance with the Planning Act where the matter(s) below will be considered.

  • More than 50 storefronts to be featured at West Lincoln seniors' fair

    More than 50 organizations are set to feature as storefronts at West Lincoln’s upcoming Aug 14, 2025

  • Notice of Public Hearing for the Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance A102025WL 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Township of West Lincoln
318 Canborough St.
Box 400
Smithville, ON L0R 2A0
Phone: 905-957-3346
Fax: 905-957-3219