Media Releases

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.

The Town of Pelham is proud to announce the successful unveiling of the Canada Connects: Nature’s Sky Mural Mosaic, now on permanent display at the Meridian Community Centre. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on June 17, marked the official reveal of the community-driven work of art that celebrates creativity, connection, and Canadian unity.

The Town of Pelham is inviting residents and local businesses to showcase their gardening creativity with the return of the Miracle-Gro Best Garden Contest. Hosted in partnership with Miracle-Gro, the Pelham Garden Club, and the Pelham Communities in Bloom initiative, the contest celebrates the pride Pelham residents take in making the town beautiful, sustainable, and welcoming.

The Town of Pelham invites residents to join a series of special events to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day, with activities taking place on Thursday, June 19 and Friday, June 20, 2025. These gatherings recognize the rich cultures, histories, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and encourage reflection.

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.