News and Notices

Clocks spring ahead March 8, 2020

Don't forget that clocks spring forward this weekend.

When the clocks change, so too should the batteries in your smoke alarms. 

Home fires kill eight Canadians a week.  While these fires represent 40 per cent of all types of fires, they are responsible for 73 per cent of fire deaths. Most of these deaths are preventable by taking a few precautions.

Smoke alarms are required in each residential dwelling unit as follows: at least one outside the bedroom(s) and at least one on each level...

Summerfest a top-100 event for sixth year in a row

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March 2, 2020

Pelham, ON – For the sixth time in as many years, Pelham’s marquee summer showcase, Summerfest, is a Festival & Events Ontario (FEO) top-100 festival and event, announcedFebruary 27, 2020, during the annual FEO conference,

“This award means so much to our community because this event has community embedded in every aspect of it, from the volunteers to the vendors to the people who show up and enjoy it,” said Vickie vanRavenswaay, director of recreation,...

March 2020 Town of Pelham Newsletter

March 2020 Town of Pelham Newsletter

Stay up to date with programming at the MCC

You never know what you’ll find going on at the Meridian Community Centre in Pelham. From public skating to pickleball, there is a regular flurry of activity occurring each and every day.

To find out what’s happening, and when, head over to the Town of Pelham’s website at: www.pelham.ca/mcc or visit us onsite to see what programs are happening and when. 

It’s always good practice to take a quick peek...

Fire Station 3 named recipient of the February "Thank You" initiative

Submitted by the Pelham Beautification Committee

The Pelham Station 3 Shorthills Fire and Rescue receive top honours from the Pelham Beautification Committee for the February Thank You Card initiative.

The Station 3 volunteer firefighters continued their community tradition of creating an outdoor skating rink, in a field adjacent to the fire station, for residents and visitors to use at leisure. The ice rink is a popular winter skating destination and is a great example of fostering civic pride...

Niagara Region looking for resident input on community safety and well-being

From the Niagara Region

Niagara Region and Niagara Regional Police Services, in collaboration with community partners, is developing a plan to support community safety and well-being in Niagara. Engaging the community throughout the planning process is critical to developing Niagara’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, and starting today residents can share their input through an online survey. 

Under the Police Services Act, municipalities are required to develop and adopt community...