Media Releases

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is excited to offer 2025 specialty camps for senior campers aged five and up. Specialty camps run during select weeks between June 30 and August 29 and include Skate & Scooter Camp, Little Medical School, Multi-Sport Camp, and Music Camp. With most general day camp weeks already full in Pelham, these themed programs provide families with an excellent alternative for engaging and high-quality summer experiences.

The Town of Pelham proudly announces the completion of its New Official Plan - Picturing Pelham.  This project marks a significant milestone for Pelham as it is the first municipality in the Niagara Region to finalize a New Official Plan since the removal of Planning Authority from the Region of Niagara by the Province. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Town Council adopted By-law No. 28 2025 to approve the New Official Plan. The document will now be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for final approval under the Planning Act.

The Town of Pelham is excited to take part once again in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, running from June 1–30, 2025! Now in its fifth year of running the popular “June 30 for 30” campaign, launched in 2021, Pelham continues to lead the way in building a healthy, active, and connected community.

Pelham, ON – With $2,000 in support from the Niagara Community Foundation Summer Camp grant, additional area youth can attend summer camp in Pelham this year. 

The Town of Pelham is launching a new pilot project to operate the concession at the Meridian Community Centre (MCC). This initiative represents a new approach to enhancing services for residents and visitors.

As part of the pilot, the Town is also inviting residents to take part in a short survey to share feedback on their preferences for the concession. The survey includes questions about menu options, operating hours, and overall expectations, and is designed to guide future decisions about the service.

The Town of Pelham is urging homeowners to take immediate preventative steps to continue to help protect the community’s tree canopy from the destructive impacts of the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), an invasive species currently spreading in the region.

The Town of Pelham is urging homeowners to take immediate preventative steps to continue to help protect the community’s tree canopy from the destructive impacts of the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), an invasive species currently spreading in the region.

The Town of Pelham’s newly redesigned municipal website, launched in January 2025, has received a Gold Award from the prestigious Hermes Creative Awards, an international competition that recognizes excellence in marketing and communications.

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has partnered with Carousel Players to host a Pop-Up event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Meridian Community Centre, as part of the activities in advance of the 2025 Niagara Children’s Festival.

The Town of Pelham is excited to announce Earth Week 2025, taking place from April 20 to 26. This week-long event will focus on green initiatives aimed at fostering environmental sustainability within the community. Highlights include a ceremonial tree planting with Earth Day Canada on April 22 and a community-wide clean-up, eco-expo and rain barrel pick-up on April 26.