Media Releases

This fall, the Town of Pelham is excited to introduce a variety of new and unique youth programs at the Meridian Community Centre (MCC).

Effective Wednesday August 20, Town of Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner has removed the open-air burn ban. 

Open-air burning and fireworks are permitted in the Town of Pelham following the lifting of the ban in accordance with Town by-laws.

The Town of Pelham is proud to relaunch Love My Neighbourhood, a refreshed community-building program designed to empower residents to host small, inclusive events in local parks and shared spaces.

The Town of Pelham is proud to announce the upgraded Level 2, Type C Pedestrian Crossovers (PXOs) in the community of Fenwick that have been strategically placed near Wellington Heights Public School and St. Ann Catholic Elementary School. These municipally owned crossings are the first installed by the Town and mark an important milestone in Pelham owned infrastructure investments designed to improve road safety. 

The Town of Pelham is pleased to announce the launch of “Protecting Pelham’s Trees”, a new community-driven initiative that empowers residents to preserve and celebrate the Town’s valued tree canopy. This Council-supported program was identified as a priority in Pelham’s Strategic Plan and reinforces the Town’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and community pride.

The Town of Pelham is proud to recognize and celebrate eight designated heritage properties at the 2025 Heritage Celebration to be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

For the second time this year, a group of unidentified individuals has used the early morning hours to pull off a bold and unusual prank in Peace Park, targeting the picnic tables used during the Town’s popular Summer Chill series.

The Town of Pelham is expanding its popular pickleball clinics to now include outdoor sessions at the Fenwick Pickleball Courts in Centennial Park. In response to increasing demand, Pelham’s new outdoor beginner-level pickleball clinics will provide participants with foundational instruction in a relaxed setting, guided by experienced and passionate coaches.

The Town of Pelham is excited to announce the successful grant application through The Next Play, an initiative by Canadian Women & Sport supported by the Government of Ontario. This $5500 of funding will support the creation of Pelham’s first-ever All-Girls Sports Camp, running this summer from July 28 to August 1 for girls aged 4 to 12.

The Town of Pelham invites residents and visitors to come together for the annual Canada Day Party in the Park on Tuesday, July 1. This community celebration is supported in part by a $16,000 grant from the Government of Canada’s Celebrate Canada Program, administered by Canadian Heritage.