Media Releases

The Town of Pelham is excited to announce a community naming contest for the concession lounge at the Meridian Community Centre (MCC). Residents of all ages are invited to submit creative and meaningful name ideas that will help give this space that serves the community, a unique identity.

The Town of Pelham is pleased to announce that it was awarded funding through the Green Jobs Initiative, funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program, through Parks Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).

For the second year in a row, the Corporation of the Town of Pelham has received the 2024 Financial Information Return (FIR) Award from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the 2024 annual submission.

The Town of Pelham is participating in Culture Days, a national event running September 19 through October 12, 2025, that invites Canadians to take part in free, interactive cultural experiences. This year, Pelham will offer several opportunities for residents through a variety of workshops, presentations and exhibits.

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.