News and Notices

Pelham set to host a full slate of Canada Day events

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June 10, 2020

Pelham, ON – Canada Day in Pelham will be a unique celebration again this year, embracing the day's spirit by adjusting to hybrid, virtual and drive-thru elements. Last year, events were entirely virtual, and while some virtual components remain in this year's lineup, several additions are interactive and will get residents moving safely throughout the town. 

A drive-thru parade is scheduled at Centennial Park for the morning, where attendees are...

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Former Ward 2 Councillor Gary Accursi passes away

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June 9, 2020

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Councillor Gary Accursi.

Accursi, 72, spent the last 47 years in Pelham, helping shape its long-term evolution as a member of Pelham Town Council from 2010-2018. Before joining Council, Accursi volunteered his time on various Town committees and community organizations. These commitments included chairing his church board, chairing Big Brothers of Welland County, serving...

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Two Pelham employees chosen for this year’s Niagara 40 under Forty Business Achievement Awards

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June 1, 2021

Pelham, ON – Continuing a string of recent successes in their respective roles and responsibilities with the Town of Pelham, Leah Letford and Marc MacDonald have been recognized as two of Business Link Media Group’s Niagara 40 Under Forty.

One of Niagara’s most prestigious awards, the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of success in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. 

Letford,...

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Pelham celebrates Seniors Month with flag raising, garden unveiling

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May 27, 2021

Pelham, ON – June is Seniors Month, and the Town of Pelham is celebrating with an entire month of events, including raising the seniors' flag and unveiling a seniors garden at the Meridian Community Centre. 

Both the flag raising and the garden unveiling will occur on June 8, the former beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed immediately by the garden ceremony. 

"The original inspiration for the garden was that during an unpredictable time, outdoor...

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Pelham residents and businesses invited to join the June 30 for 30 Challenge

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May 19, 2021

Pelham, ON – This June, the Town of Pelham is challenging residents and businesses to get active, tracking their physical activity minutes for a chance to win the title of Canada’s Most Active Community and $100,000 to support local physical activity initiatives. The contest is part of ParticipACTION’s National Community Better Challenge.

The Challenge provides an easy, fun, and safe way to get communities, schools, businesses and organizations moving and...

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