Media Releases

Effective Monday July 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 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 grant from the Government of Canada’s Celebrate Canada Program, administered by Canadian Heritage.

The Town of Pelham invites residents to join in special events honouring National Indigenous History Month, with activities taking place on Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026. These gatherings recognize the rich cultures, histories, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and encourage reflection.

The Town of Pelham is proud to support the return of Mountainview LemonAID Day, bringing the Pelham community together for the annual LemonAID day on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The Town of Pelham is excited to share that it has been awarded an Ontario Public Works Association Small Communities Project of the Year Award for the 2025 stormwater management pond rehabilitation program.

The Meridian Community Centre, Town of Pelham Municipal Offices, and all administrative services will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026, in observance of Victoria Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The Town of Pelham is partnering with the YMCA of Niagara Welland location to allow the Pelham Penguins competitive swim team to continue for the 2026 season while the Town’s outdoor pool is temporarily closed for renovations.

The Town of Pelham is pleased to announce an updated municipal grant opportunity for Pelham Grade 12 students. The Youth Municipal Grant opportunity will provide two $1000 grants for two graduating high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education. 

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