Media Releases

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham will begin developing a Municipal Natural Asset Management Plan following a Greenbelt area analysis with $63,377 in support from the Greenbelt Foundation's Resilient Greenbelt program. 

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham launches the 2023 Communities in Bloom and Scotts Miracle-Gro® Best Garden Selection to name up to 12 local gardens as one of the top gardens in Pelham.

Pelham, ON – Effective Tuesday June 13, 2023, Town of Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner has removed the open-air burn ban initially issued on June 7, 2023. Open-air burning and fireworks are permitted in the Town of Pelham following the lifting of the ban.

Pelham, ON – Emergency Managers from all 12 municipalities in Niagara and the Niagara Region proudly launch an emergency preparedness short film this year in celebration of Emergency Preparedness Week. 

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham has received an Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2021 annual financial report, submitted for consideration in 2022.

Pelham, ON – The Town of Pelham is putting down roots for Earth Week by planting 30 native species trees through the support of a $15,000 investment from the Niagara Community Foundation Environmental Grants Program. The project will enhance the natural tree canopy in and bring awareness and education on conservation and the importance of the canopy. 

Pelham, ON –  The Town of Pelham's new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law, approved in August of 2022, has come into effect following an appeal process. On August 30, 2022, Council passed the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, which resulted from a thorough public consultation process and extensive work by Town staff.

Pelham, ON –  The Town of Pelham moves forward with the decision to remove access to the social media application TikTok on all corporate-issued devices and internet networks at all Town facilities.

Pelham, ON –   Earth Week in Pelham from April 17-22, 2023 will focus on green initiatives within the community that include a clean-up day and the return of the community rain barrel program and eco-expo.

Pelham, ON –   On March 9, 2023, the owners of 9 Church Hill pleaded guilty to 12 charges in Provincial Offences Court for failing to comply with the Ontario Fire Code following a fire at the location in 2022.