Media Releases

Pelham, ON – This June, the Town of Pelham is lacing up and getting ready to compete in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge for a chance to win the title of Canada's Most Active Community and $100,000 to support local physical activity initiatives.

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is launching the Communities in Bloom and Scotts Miracle-Gro® Best Garden Selection for the second year in an effort to name up to 12 local gardens as one of the top gardens in the community.

Pelham, ON –  Earth Week in Pelham focuses on green initiatives within the community, including a community expo and the return of the annual clean-up day that takes place across the Town on Saturday, April 20, 2024. 

Pelham, ON – On Thursday, April 4, 2024, a transformer located outside of the Meridian Community Centre caught fire, leading to an evacuation of the building and a loss of power. No one was injured during the incident.

Pelham, ON—The Corporation of the Town of Pelham has received, for the fourth consecutive year, an Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2022 annual financial report, which was submitted for consideration in 2023.

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has, for the second year, received two Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) Top 100 awards recognizing the annual four-day Pelham Summerfest Festival and the Pelham Summer Chill Series, which combines live music, the farmers' market and the supper market.

As part of the 2016 Wastewater Master Servicing Plan, the Town of Pelham has been identified as an area of significant growth. To support existing and future flows and system connectivity associated with growth, more trunk sewer capacity is required on Quaker Road. 

Pelham, ON – The Pelham Family Day Adventure returns to the Meridian Community Centre this year with a new lineup of activities for families to enjoy in celebration of Family Day.

Public Notice Change of Date: Town of Pelham - Development Charges Update Study and Public Meeting for proposed by-law

Pelham, ON -  The Town of Pelham is expanding fitness opportunities for local area teens by launching three new programs for 13 to 17-year-olds at the Meridian Community Centre.