News

  • Notice of Public Meeting for Planning Matters Elite Smithville Development April 14

    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.

  • Road Closure for the Ontario Street and King Street intersection in Lincoln

    West Lincoln commuters should please note that the Ontario Street and King Street intersection, in the Town of Lincoln, will be closed from Monday, March 3 to Friday, March 14, weather permitting. This closure is part of the Ontario Street Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Replacement project.

  • West Lincoln welcomes new Director of Community and Protective Services

    The Township of West Lincoln is pleased to announce that, after a comprehensive recruitment process, Cynthia Summers has accepted the position of Director of Community and Protective Services.

    As Director of Community and Protective Services, Summers will oversee the delivery of programs, events, parks and facilities.

  • West Lincoln Council approves 2025 budget

    At its February 24 meeting, Township Council passed West Lincoln’s 2025 Budget, which supports just over $10 million in capital and special projects, to be completed this year, and approximately $23.6 million in operating expenditures funded by property taxes, user fees, grants and reserve transfers.

  • West Lincoln sponsors free March Break skating

    The Township of West Lincoln is sponsoring free skating sessions over March Break. West Lincoln residents are encouraged to bring their family, friends and neighbours for some fun on the ice at the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street, in Smithville.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Registration for March Break Camp opens Feb 19

    The Township of West Lincoln is holding day camp for children ages 4 to 12 at the West Lincoln Community Centre from March 10 to 14. Registration for March Break Camp will open at 12 p.

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    West Lincoln receives $3,969,375 from Province for critical infrastructure

    Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff joined Mayor Cheryl Ganann at Township administration this afternoon, to announce that West Lincoln will be receiving $3,969,375 in Provincial funding through the second intake of the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund.

  • Age Friendly Committee hosting NRPS for financial crimes presentation

    The Township of West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is hosting a free presentation on April 11, to inform older adults about financial crimes and provide tools and tips to protect themselves against scams.

    The presentation will be led by a Detective from Niagara Regional Police Service and will delve into romance scams, crypto scams, spoofing legitimate/trusted businesses, phishing, grandparent scams, malware/spyware and scam implications of artificial intelligence.

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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