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  • Civic Holiday Hours 2025

    Please note that Township Administration, the West Lincoln Community Centre and West Lincoln Public Library will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025, for the Civic holiday.

    Residents are reminded that fireworks are only permitted in West Lincoln on Victoria Day, Canada Day and the 2 days before and after these holidays.

    Jul 30, 2025
  • West Lincoln Mayor issues challenge to Niagara Chair and Mayors

    With excitement building for the Jul 29, 2025

  • First installment for final 2025 property tax bills due July 31

    Reminder: The first installment due date for Township of West Lincoln property tax bills is Thursday, July 31, 2025. Jul 28, 2025

  • Walking track closing temporarily for Circus

    Please note that the Walking Track located on the second floor of the West Lincoln Community Centre will close today, July 28, 2025, at 4 p.m.

    Jul 28, 2025
  • International Plowing Match furrowing into west Niagara in September

    The Ontario Plowman’s Association, with support of West Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln and Niagara Region, are set to welcome more than 70,000 visitors to west Niagara as they host this year’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), with its lively celebration of agriculture and rural living from September 16 to 20, 2025. During this time, IPM will transform the West Niagara Agricultural Centre and surrounding farmland in Grassie into a vibrant tented city.

    Jul 25, 2025
  • West Lincoln issues burn ban

    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.

    Jul 23, 2025
  • West Lincoln appoints new Deputy Fire Chief

    The Township of West Lincoln is thrilled to announce that, after a comprehensive recruitment process, Zoli Rakonjac has accepted the position of Deputy Fire Chief.

    “Zoli brings a wealth of experience, dedication, a deep understanding of our community, our department values and the dedicated individuals that make up our Fire Services team,” says Fire Chief Tim Hofsink.

    Jul 15, 2025
  • West Lincoln Fire Services invites community to beat the heat on July15

    West Lincoln firefighters are hosting pop-up beat the heat events at three neighbourhood parks on Tuesday, July 15, to help individuals and families seek relief from the heat wave.

    Bring your friends and neighbours out to cool off in the spray of the fire trucks.

    Jul 14, 2025
  • Final 2025 property tax bills sent June 30

    Final 2025 property tax bills were sent out on June 30, 2025. Property owners who have not received their final tax bill by July 15, 2025, are encouraged to contact the West Lincoln Tax Department via email at Jul 04, 2025

  • West Lincoln Age Friendly awarded grant for seniors’ fair

    The Township of West Lincoln’s Age Friendly Advisory Committee is delighted to announce the receipt of a $2,500 grant through the Seniors Active Fair Funding Program. This funding will support the delivery of a Seniors' Active Living and Information Fair.

    Jul 03, 2025

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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