News | Township of West Lincoln

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.

Aug 20, 2025

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.

Aug 19, 2025

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.

Aug 19, 2025

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.
Aug 15, 2025
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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

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

Aug 13, 2025

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.

Aug 12, 2025

West Lincoln issues burn ban effective Aug 11

Fire Chief Tim Hofsink has issued a total open-air burn ban for all Township of West Lincoln properties due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Effective immediately, all West Lincoln burn permits are suspended until further notice, and all outdoor fires of any kind are prohibited.

Aug 11, 2025

Niagara Region’s Find a Doctor tool helping all residents Connect to Care

West Lincoln, in collaboration with the Niagara Physicians’ Healthcare Alliance, Niagara Region, and the other 11 local municipalities are coming together to encourage residents to Connect to Care and Find a Doctor today on the updated Aug 07, 2025

West Lincoln lifts burn ban, advises caution to permit holders

West Lincoln Fire Chief Tim Hofsink has determined that the risk of fire has adequately decreased. Effective immediately, the Open-Air Burn Ban is lifted for Township properties, and all valid 2025 West Lincoln burn permits are hereby reinstated.

Aug 01, 2025