News and Notices

Niagara confirms three new cases of COVID-19

From Niagara Region Public Health

​Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services is investigating three new confirmed cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing Niagara’s total to seven cases. All cases are travel-related. All three cases had a different date of onset of illness. 

• Case #5 is a female in her twenties with a travel history to the United States.

• Case #6 is a male in his forties with a travel history to the Unites States.

• Case #7 is a male in his sixties with a travel history...

Watermain Flushing Notice - spring 2020

Town of Pelham water operations staff continue to ensure the supply of safe drinking water throughout the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. We are prioritizing maintenance activities directly related to water quality which includes watermain flushing and water sampling.

As per the Town of Pelham’s Drinking Water Quality Management System spring Watermain Flushing Program began as of March 23, 2020 and will run through April.  

The Watermain Flushing Program aims to maintain drinking water...

Niagara Region making temporary changes to waste collection due to COVID-19

Media release from the Niagara Region
March 21, 2020

Niagara Region is making some temporary changes to waste collection, as a result of COVID-19 and to assist in stopping the spread of infection.

Temporary curbside collection changes

Effective March 25, Waste Management will be suspending curbside collection of large household item/bulk goods for single family homes and apartments with six units or less until April 17 as a proactive measure and to redeploy collection staff to prioritize regular curbside...

Use of public playground equipment discouraged

As a proactive measure to limit the transmission of COVID-19 (coronavirus), public use of playground equipment is strongly discouraged. Playground equipment is not cleaned or sanitized.

Public health officials remind you to: 

• Stay home if you're sick
• Practice social distancing 
• Avoid touching surfaces
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently

Use playground equipment at your own risk.

For additional information, Please contact Fire and By-law Services 905-892-2607 Ext. 203

Pelham Transit operating on the Saturday schedule

In response to the Niagara Region Transit schedule changes, effective Monday, March 23rd, Pelham Transit will be operating on our Saturday schedule, Monday through Saturday until further notice. 

For schedule details, please visit www.pelham.ca/transit.

For more information, please contact:
Karen Blake
Recreation, Culture and Wellness Administrative Assistant
905-892-2607 ext. 347
kblake@pelham.ca