News and Notices

Town of Pelham Fire Department receives $35,775 Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

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November 6, 2023
Pelham, ON –  The Town of Pelham has received $35,775 in funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to ensure first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. 

The Pelham Fire Department is one of only 12 organizations across Ontario to receive the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant this fall. The grant will purchase two new washer extractor units for Pelham Fire Station 1 in Fonthill and Station...

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Pelham’s SAY IT! On Stage program receives $10,000 support

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November 3, 2023
Pelham, ON – Pelham’s SAY IT! On Stage will perform this November with a new original community theatre production, "Roundabout Now," with a $10,000 grant from HelpAge Canada.

Funding SAY IT! On Stage, the grant provides youth and seniors the opportunity to strengthen connections while working on an original stage production. SAY IT! – which stands for Seniors and Youth Intergeneration Theatre, is designed to showcase the broad range of talents and passions...

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2023 Poppy Campaign begins

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October 30, 2023

Pelham, ON – Pelham residents are encouraged to wear their Poppy as part of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 613 annual Poppy Campaign. Deputy Mayor of Pelham, John Wink, received the first Poppy on Friday, October 27, as part of the pinning ceremony that marks the beginning of the annual Remembrance Day activities.

From now until November 11, donations collected through the Poppy collection boxes will support Canadian Veterans and their families. The...

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Town of Pelham receives $150,000 grant to support Centennial Park universal washroom addition

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October 20, 2023

Pelham, ON – On Friday, MPP Sam Oosterhoff and representatives from the Town of Pelham hosted a groundbreaking for new upgrades to Centennial Park in Fenwick through a $150,000 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The funds will be used to address a community need by funding the creation of a new universal washroom in the park.

"Centennial Park in Fenwick has long been a favourite destination for local families in the Town of Pelham for...

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Town of Pelham offers Culture Days programming including expanded Indigenous workshops

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September 20, 2023

Pelham, ON – Pelham residents have an opportunity to participate in free Culture Days experiences and workshops during the national event.

The first experience will be on Friday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. The workshop, which requires advance registration, will be led by local artist Bev Sneath. Participants will create their “Beach Soul” inspired painting, and all materials and supplies are provided. 

During the week of September 25 to September 30, 2023,...

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