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City Staff are Pleased to Continue with the City’s Annual Tulip Bulb Giveaway - May 20, 2020
Welland Cancels 2020 Concerts on the Canal at Merritt Park - May 14, 2020
Welland Welcomes Anonymous Grocery Donor in Time of Need - May 13, 2020
Welland Cancels 2020 Canada Day Celebrations at Merritt Park - May 11, 2020
City Discourages Yard/Garage Sales and Backyard Fireworks - May 11, 2020
Preparing for Emergencies is Everyone’s Responsibility - May 4, 2020
City Hosts Virtual Roundtable Meeting with Key Stakeholders - April 28, 2020
Welland Projecting a $4.4 Million Loss from COVID-19 - April 22, 2020
Message from Mayor Frank Campion on COVID-19 - April 10, 2020
City of Welland Implementing a Transit Reservation System - April 9, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: City Makes Additional Adjustments to Programming and Services - April 3, 2020
City of Welland, Library, and Museum Issue Layoff Notices to Full-time and Part-time staff - April 3, 2020
Welland Mayor Frank Campion Declaration of State of Emergency - April 3, 2020
Message From Mayor Frank Campion on COVID-19 - April 2, 2020
Welland Extends Closure of Facilities and Cancellation of Events to June 30TH - April 2, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Important Federal and Provincial Updates - March 30, 2020
Bridge 13 Illuminated in Yellow to Signify Hope - March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update: City Makes Additional Programming and Transit Service Adjustments - March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update: City Adjusts Programming and Services - March 24, 2020
City of Welland Offers Relief for Tax and Water/Wastewater Payments - March 23, 2020
City of Welland Closes Outdoor Recreational Facilities - March 20, 2020
Update: Welland Transit Driver not Tested for COVID-19 - March 20, 2020
Welland Adjusts Operational Practices to Protect Public and City Staff from COVID-19 - March 17, 2020
Message from Mayor Frank Campion on COVID-19 - March 17, 2020
City Establishes Health and Safety Guidelines During COVIS-19 - March 16, 2020
Welland Initiates Facility and Events Closures Due to COVID-19 - March 13, 2020
City of Welland Annual Report Highlights 2019 Success Stories - March 12, 2020
Mars Est Le Mois De La Francophonie - March 3, 2020
Time to Change your Clocks and Batteries in all Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms - February 28, 2020
Welland Delegates Meet with Provincial Ministers and Key Stakeholders at Ontario Good Roads Association Conference - February 26, 2020
City Delegation Meeting with Provincial Officials - February 21, 2020
Mayor Campion Delivers City Address and Outlines 2020 Vision - February 20, 2020
Mayor Campion Ready to Deliver City Address and 2020 Vision - February 18, 2020
Welland, Ontario to host 2020 National Rowing Championships (FRENCH) - February 13, 2020
City Council Presents Key to the City to Dr. Dan Patterson - February 5, 2020
Toque Tuesday Inspires Downtown Welland to be Part of the Solution - January 31, 2020
Welland Fire and Emergency Services – Fire Prevention Successful Prosecution - January 23, 2020
Record Number of New Housing Units for Welland in 2019 - January 22, 2020

City of Welland Among Canada's Top 20 Most Open Cities - December 12, 2019
Welland Council Approves a Tax Rate Decrease - December 11, 2019
Welland Council Reaffirms Support for Incentives to Attract Investment - December 4, 2019
Welland Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Prevention Successful Prosecutions - November 27, 2019
$13.5 Million Project Planned for Welland’s Recreation Corridor - November 20, 2019
Rogers Hometown Hockey and City of Welland Prepare for an Action-Packed Weekend - November 6, 2019
Welland is Developing a Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan - November 04, 2019
Rogers Hometown Hockey is Heading to Welland, November 9 and 10 - October 25, 2019
Welland, Thorold, Pelham, Port Colborne and Wainfleet Sign MOU for Joint Purchasing and Shared Services - October 18, 2019
City Continues Third Year with Water Meter Upgrade Program - October 10, 2019
Welland to Exceed Housing Unit Projections for 2019 - October 8, 2019
It's Time to Talk Budget Welland - October 1, 2019
City’s New Industrial Park is Shovel-Ready and Open for Business - September 19, 2019
Welland Announces Corporate Reorganization - September 17, 2019
Rogers Hometown Hockey Canada-Wide Tour Includes The City Of Welland – September 10, 2019 - September 10, 2019
Federal Government Announces $29 Million for 2021 Summer Games – September 06, 2019 - September 06, 2019
Forks Road Bridge – Update # 4 – August 26, 2019 - August 26, 2019
City Delegation Makes Impact At AMO Conference - August 22, 2019
City Delegation Meeting with Provincial Ministers At AMO Conference - August 14, 2019
Canal Bank Street Re-opened to the Public - July 18, 2019
Canal Bank Street Road Closure Due to Structural Damage of Train Bridge - July 17, 2019
City Encourages Residents to Stay Cool in Excessive Heat - July 5, 2019
Potential Coyotes in North Welland Area - July 5, 2019
Explore and Learn with Ride to Read - June 25, 2019
Welland Launches Environmental Assessment Study Following Niagara Adapts Partnership - June 21, 2019
Welland & Pathstone Mental Health Launch Hear & Now Mental Health Clinic - June 20, 2019
City Launches Seniors' Month with Celebrations - June 6, 2019
Welland’s Recreation Corridor Connects People to Places - June 4, 2019
Welland Delegates Back From FCM Conference - June 3, 2019
City Offers Property Owners Residential Rodent Rebate Program - May 31, 2019
Welland International Flatwater Centre Launches New Website - May 6, 2019
Welland Fire Chief says being Prepared is Key to Emergency Management - May 3, 2019
The Lieutenant Governor to make an Official Visit to the City of Welland - May 2, 2019
2018 Annual Report Showcases a City Leading Change - April 15, 2019
The City of Welland welcomes the CKTB Round Table Road Trip to Welland Civic Square on Friday, April 12, 2019 - April 11, 2019
Forks Road Bridge Closure - Update #3 - April 8, 2019
City Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Development Community - March 29, 2019
Welland Shuts Off the Lights and Turns on the Conversation March 30, 2019 - March 29, 2019
Spring Brings Out the Street Sweeper Program - March 22, 2019
Rotary Club of Welland Partners with City on Legacy Project - March 20, 2019
City Invites Public to Help Shape Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan - March 18, 2019
Time to Change Your Clocks and Batteries in all Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms - March 7, 2019
2019 Water/Wastewater Operating and Capital Budgets Approved March 5, 2019 - March 7, 2019
Grants Generate $23.1M - March 4, 2019
Welland Officials Encouraged by Meetings with Provincial Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders - February 28, 2019
Welland Council Approves 2019 Capital & Operating Budgets - February 22, 2019
Mayor Campion Delivers City Address at Annual Breakfast Fundraiser - February 7, 2019
Civic Closure Due to Winter Storm - February 6, 2019
City Initiates New Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan - February 6, 2019
Civic Square Pops-up for Toque Tuesday - February 4, 2019
City Extends Cold Alert Program to Include Emergency Overnight Shelter - January 31, 2019
City's Journey for Open data Success Highlighted in Municipal Interface Journal - January 30, 2019
City Reminds Public to Stay Warm - January 18, 2019
Welland's Record Building Activity in 2018 Forecasted to Continue in 2019 - January 9, 2019

Mayor’s Charity Event Raises Funds, Smiles, and Community Connection - December 19, 2018
Forks Road Bridge Closure Opens Up Public Communication - December 13, 2018
It's Time To Talk Budget Welland - December 11, 2018
Kanetix Ltd. to Open New Additional Location in Welland, Creating 100 Jobs - December 7, 2018
City Seeks Public Input on Cannabis Retail Stores - December 3, 2018
Forks Road Bridge Closure - Update #2 - November 30, 2018
The City Now Joins Other International Cities in Receiving the Highest Level of Open Data Certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD) - November 12, 2018
Forks Road Bridge Closure - Update #1-November 7, 2018 - November 7, 2018
Random Act of Kindness Spreads Through Municipal Lots on November 2nd - November 1, 2018
Forks Road Bridge Closure on November 2, 2018 - October 30, 2018
Canada’s 150 in Welland Committee Departs with Final Legacy - October 25, 2018
City Accepts Highest Achievement From World Council on City Data - October 9, 2018
City Welcomes Minor League Baseball to Welland Stadium - October 3, 2018
City Delegation Returns from Successful Meetings in Toronto - September 21, 2018
Welland’s Frazer Street Recognized at Welland Rotary Way - September 11, 2018
City Officials Encouraged by Meetings with Provincial Officials - August 23, 2018
City Throws a Weekend Wibit Party on the Waterway - August 21, 2018
City Officials Meeting with Provincial Ministers - August 17, 2018
ICF Canoe Polo World Championships Heads to Finals Aug. 4-5 - August 3, 2018
Discover Welland's Recreation Corridor with a Mobile Device Adventure - July 23, 2018
Welland Attracts almost 1.5 Million Sq. Ft. of New Industrial Development - June 27, 2018
Welland Council Approves Action Plan to Enhance Waterfront Experience - June 20, 2018
City Initiates Fog and Dye Program to Identify Unnecessary Stormwater Infiltration in Sanitary Sewer System - June 18, 2018
Welland Mayor and Senior Staff Heading to Ottawa - June 8, 2018
Welland Dragon Boat Racing Hits the Waterway this Weekend - June 5, 2018
Connecting Community and Building Waterway Spirit One Organization at a Time: $15,000 in Non-Profit Funding Available - June 4, 2018
City Celebrates Seniors' Month - May 28, 2018
City Initiates Water Meter Upgrade Program - May 11, 2018
City Receives Provincial Grant for Canoe Polo World Championships - May 9, 2018
Time to Change the Channel Welland - April 30, 2018
Niagara moves forward with Smart Cities Challenge - April 27, 2018
$100 Rebate and Special Discount for Water Sensors now Available at Canadian Tire - April 26, 2018
Welland Mourns Over Toronto Tragedy - April 24, 2018
Rose City Seniors Foundation Enhances Lives - April 19, 2018
City Celebrates Volunteer Week April 15-21 - April 16, 2018
Welland Enhances French-Speaking Services - April 12, 2018
Welland Honoured with Ontario Age-Friendly Award - April 11, 2018
Welland Mourns with all Canadians due to Saskatchewan Tragedy - April 9, 2018
Tim Denis Roundtable Road Trip Stops at Welland Civic Square - April 5, 2018
Welland Plonge au Cœur de la Communauté et de la Culture Francophone - April 4, 2018
Welland is Linking the French-Speaking Community to Francophone Culture - April 4, 2018
Honk Launches Mobile Parking in Welland Ontario - April 3, 2018
City Begins Street Sweeper Spring Program - March 29, 2018
Mayor and Staff Promote Welland on Global Stage - March 27, 2018
Canalside Players Brings Bare Bear Bones to the Theatre - March 22, 2018
Welland Releases 2017 Annual Report - March 19, 2018
The 2018 ROWONTARIO Masters Championships will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 on the North Course. - March 14, 2018
Time to Change your Clocks and Batteries in all Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms - March 8, 2018
Welland Mayor meets with Minister of Francophone Affairs - February 28, 2018
Mayor and staff meeting with provincial officials - February 23, 2018
Thorold and Welland Sign MOU for Joint Purchasing - February 20, 2018
The breakfast program at Plymouth School welcomes Honourary Helper Mayor Frank Campion - February 9, 2018
Welland Fire and Emergency Services provided exceptional services in 2017 - January 17, 2018
Welland Fire Chief Urges Residents to Install Smoke Alarms and Practice Home Fire Escape Plans - January 12, 2018
Welland's Public Engagement Efforts Highlighted in Municipal World Magazine - January 11, 2018
Welland had a Record Year in 2017 for Building and Development Activity; Positive Trend Expected in 2018 - January 9, 2018
Freezing Temperatures could lead to frozen water lines - January 4, 2018
City Reminds Public to Stay Warm - January 2, 2018

City Commits to Walk21 International Charter for Walking - December 22, 2017
Council Approves an “INVEST IN WELLAND” Budget with a 2.19% Tax Levy Increase and .13% Decrease in Water Rates - December 20, 2017
City’s Parking and By-law Enforcement Focused on Results and Service - November 17, 2017
Mayor Campion Delivers City Update In Support Of United Way Niagara - November 9, 2017
City Launches $100 Incentive Program to Purchase Real-Time Water Sensors - November 6, 2017
Traffic Safety at Intersections is Key to Better Driving - November 3, 2017
Random Act of Kindness Brings FREE Downtown Parking - October 31, 2017
City of Welland's 2018 Budget Process Underway - October 17, 2017
Development Community Provides Positive and Constructive Feedback During Round Table Discussion with Welland’s Mayor and Staff - October 6, 2017
Culture Days Offers Free Activities and Teams-up with Feast Street Niagara - September 25, 2017
City Receives Ministry Funding to Better Seniors’ Programming - September 18, 2017
New Wellness Guide Brings New Programs for all Ages - August 25, 2017
The City’s 2017 Big Movie Night Launches with Moana - August 24, 2017
City Delegation Returns from Ottawa Encouraged by Constructive Meetings - August 17, 2017
Welland Delegation Meeting with Provincial and Federal Officials - August 8, 2017
Welland Co-Hosts 2017 North American Indigenous Games with Toronto - July 19, 2017
Door to Door Drinking Water Scam - July 14, 2017
Waterway Updates Docks with 150TH Federal Grant - July 10, 2017
Recreational Waterway Receives New Docks at South Course - July 5, 2017
City of Welland Reaches 21K for United Way Campaign - July 4, 2017
Safe and Accessible Location for Welland Skateboard and BMX Park - June 30, 2017
Canada Day Brings a Special Gift to Downtown Welland - June 27, 2017
Welland Remembers Ward 5 Councillor Rocky Letourneau - June 23, 2017
Opening of Public Swimming Pools Prolonged due to weather - June 7, 2017
Welland Partners with Niagara College on Landfill Remediation Project - June 6, 2017
Welland Transit Making Changes to Improve Service Levels - June 2, 2017
Spring and Summer Grass Maintenance is Underway - June 1, 2017
City using Cloud-Based GIS Data Collection for better Service Delivery - May 23, 2017
The Welland International Flatwater Centre Prepares for 2017 Competition Season - May 16, 2017
City of Welland Procurement Procedure is Getting Smarter - May 2, 2017
City Seeks Public Input on Civic Square Front Plaza - April 25, 2017
City Embarks on New Plan for Recreational Waterway - April 19, 2017
Welland’s Mayor Encouraged by Positive Meetings in Ottawa - April 18, 2017
Welland Delegation Travelling to Ottawa for Meetings - April 6, 2017
City of Welland is adding a 150TH Time Capsule to Canada Day - March 27, 2017
City and WDBIA Invited to Present at Educational Forum - March 24, 2017
Welland Releases 2016 Annual Report - March 7, 2017
Mayor Pleased with Productive Meetings with Provincial Officials - March 2, 2017
City Wants Public Input on Waterway's “GO QUIET” By-law - February 28, 2017
Welland Representatives Meeting with Provincial Officials - February 24, 2017
Project Ash Tree Removal Under-Way at Woodlawn Park - February 17, 2017
WIFC Plans for Most Active Season with 32 Scheduled Events - February 8, 2017
City’s Parking and By-law Division had a busy 2016 year - January 25, 2017
City Working with Community Partners on Off-Campus Housing Issues - January 23, 2017

City of Welland Approves 2017 Water/Wastewater Budgets - December 13, 2016
City Council Approves a “WELLAND IS READY” 2017 Budget - December 7, 2016
MPP Cindy Forster Welcomes Nominations for Leading Girls/Women - November 30, 2016
City appoints new operator for Youngs Sportsplex - November 30, 2016
City of Welland is a "SMART CITY" - November 28, 2016
City of Welland Launches New Website - November 21, 2016
Welland City Council Pays It Forward with Free Parking - November 3, 2016
Mayor Campion Presents Homecoming Gift at Upcoming Icedogs Game - November 1, 2016
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week - October 28, 2016
Welland Council Reconfirms Strategic Priorities - October 19, 2016
Mayor Campion Delivers City Update in Support of United Way - October 13, 2016
Fire Prevention Week - October 9 - 15, 2016 - October 6, 2016
City of Welland Featured in Municipal World Publication - September 29, 2016
Welland Appoints New Fire Chief - August 26, 2016
New Aquabikes Ready to Make a Splash at the WCWC - August 19, 2016
Welland Officials Advance City's Interest at AMO Conference - August 18, 2016
Welland Fire Chief Lifts Ban on Open-Air Fires - August 16, 2016
Welland Council Supports The Niagara Regional Exhibition-Food Festival - August 11, 2016
Welland Representatives Meeting with Provincial Ministers at AMO Conference - August 10, 2016
Heat Advisory and Cooling Stations - August 9, 2016
Welland’s Fire Chief Retiring - August 4, 2016
Tragically Hip Set to Air at Welland Civic Square - August 2, 2016
South Niagara Mayors meet with Health Minister to Discuss Welland Hospital - July 21, 2016
City Of Welland Unveils New Logo - July 20, 2016
City contingency Plan in the Event of a Postal Strike- July 7, 2016
Welland Fire Chief Issues Immediate Ban on Open-Air Fires - July 6, 2016
Welland Transit Enhances Services and Increases Monthly Pass - June 30, 2016
Welland Partners with Habitat for Humanity - June 29, 2016
Public-Private Partnership Generates $1.1 Million in Downtown Welland - June 28, 2016
Run..Jump..Play..Everyday in Welland - June 21, 2016
Construction to begin on new Provincial Offences Court Facility in Welland - June 20, 2016
City Seeks Input on WRCC Governance Model - June 13, 2016
Welland Arts Project Invites Artists to get Creative - June 9, 2016
City Increases Online Services - May 31, 2016
City Hosts Touch-A-Truck For National Public Works Week - May 25, 2016
City Updates 2016 Graffiti Program - May 20, 2016
Follow Open-Air By-law for Fire Prevention - May 13, 2016
Forks Road Bridge Re-opens to the Public - May 12, 2016
Investing in Infrastructure Begins to Pay Off - May 9, 2016
Organizational Changes Support Council and Community Priorities - May 6, 2016
Update: Lease With Niagara Sport And Social Club - May 5, 2016
Bemused Playrights Attending Opening Night - May 3, 2016
Door-To-Door Drinking Water SCAM - May 2, 2016
EP Week is May 1 - 7, 2016: Is Your Family Prepared? - April 28, 2016
Richard Dalton Hired To Manage WRCC for 2016 - April 25, 2016
City Tackles Graffiti Prevention and Eradication - April 21, 2016
City of Welland Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Builders, Developers, and Real Estate Agents - April 19, 2016
City Invites Artists To Design Its New Logo - April 12, 2016
Interim WRCC Board Considers Management and Governance Options - April 8, 2016
Officials from Golden Horseshoe Organize May Summit - April 6, 2016
City of Welland is Developing a New Website - April 5, 2016
City of Welland Spring Cleaning Progress - March 30, 2016
2016 Concert Series is Scheduled to Hit the Waterway - March 2, 2016
City Shines at Niagara Entrepeneur of the Year Awards - March 1, 2016
Youth Roundtable Discussion Held in Welland - February 29, 2016
The City will Host a Roundtable Discussion with Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Jeff Leal with Mayor Frank Campion and Regional Mayors Along with Members of Their Youth Committees - February 26, 2016
Positive Discussions With Provincial Ministers - February 25, 2016
Welland Delegation Meeting with Provincial Officials - February18, 2016
Positive Trend In Welland’s Building Permits - February 10, 2016
Breaking Down Barriers With Wellness For All - February 9, 2016
City Receives Proposals For Canal Redevelopment - February 5, 2016
City Council Approves “INVEST IN WELLAND” Budget for 2016 - February 3, 2016
City Staff Prepare for Potential Emergencies - January 27, 2016
Casting Call for Canalside Players Spring Performance - January 22, 2016
Friday Night Live is Coming to the WCWC Theatre Near You - January 20, 2016

City Launches New Water Meter Inspection Service for the New Year - December 16, 2015
Welland is on the Move to Greener Horizons - December 14, 2015
Mitten Tree Grows With Generosity - December 10, 2015
Mayor Launches 2016 Christmas Card Photo Contest - December 1, 2015
Book of Solidarity Open to the Public - November 17, 2015
Notice Re Door-To-Door Water Filter System Sales - November 4, 2015
Canalside Players are Ready for the Big Catch - October 14, 2015
Fire Prevention Week – October 4 to 10, 2015 “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep!”- September 30, 2015
Culture Days Brings Faces of Welland - September 25, 2015
Free Parking has a Strict 2-Hour Time Limit- September 23, 2015
City Manager Retires - September 16, 2015
Public Service Announcement commemorating Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest reigning Monarch - September 8, 2015
Grant Unites Artists with Youth - August 25, 2015
City of Welland Adopts Bridge 13 - July 28, 2015
Rosie Smith Tribute - June 25, 2015
Construction on Division Street, Welland - June 23, 2015
Ride To Read Is Back Again - June 22, 2015
Need Air in that Tire? No Problem - June 11, 2015
Vibrant Seniors Vibrant Communities - June 1, 2015
Niagara Economic Development Partners with Dragon Boat Niagara 2015 - May 14,2015
2015 Operating and Capital Budget - May 4,2015
Clean Yards By-Law Updated and Improved - April 22, 2015
Canalside Players set to return to the stage in May - April 20, 2015
Spring Calls Out the Street Sweepers - April 2, 2015
Welland Celebrates 43 Years of Sport Promotion - March 30, 2015
Building the Best in Water Quality - March 16, 2015
Be Prepared For the Thaw - March 13, 2015
Frozen Water Services Strain Municipal Resources - March 5, 2015
Welland Council wants to Hear Your Voice - March 2, 2015
New Amendments Call for Flexible Design Options and Better Accessibility - February 19, 2015
Welland Tackles Winter Storm - February 4, 2015
City of Welland Approves Transfer of Provincially Significant Wetlands to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority - January 30, 2015
First Bi-weekly Media Opportunity with Mayor Campion Commences Next Week - January 16, 2015

Hockey Canada 100th Anniversary Tour Stops in Welland - December 11, 2014
Welland Dignitaries will raise the Métis Flag, along with Niagara Region Métis Council on Friday, November 14, 2014 - November 12, 2014
Make the grade and test your smoke alarms today! Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives – Test Yours Every Month! - October 2, 2014
City Shines Light on Feedback - September 26, 2014
25th AFMO Conference hosted in Welland - September 15, 2014
Ride To Read Ends With Two Lucky Winners - September 11, 2014
Got Lead? Get the Lead Out! - September 10, 2014
Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund: Welland Indoor Paddle Tank Receives Government Support - August 15, 2014
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Presentation for the Chippawa Park Community Centre - August 15, 2014
City Purchases Land for New Fire Hall - July 16, 2014
Fire at ASW Steel Inc. - July 7, 2014
City of Welland Named Finalist for the 2014 Community Conservation Awards - July 4, 2014
Explore And Learn With Ride To Read 2014 - July 2, 2014
The City of Welland’s new off-leash dog park will open to the public Friday, June 27 at 12:00 pm - June 27, 2014
City of Welland Raises the Franco-Ontario Flag - June 20, 2014
More than 30 Years and 100 Beds of Commemoration - June 17, 2014
Kick the Tires - May 5, 2014
I am Ready. Are You Ready? - May 2, 2014
MYAC Kicks into Spring - April 16, 2014
Volunteer recruitment now open for the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games (French pdf) - April 7, 2014
Welland to host the 2018 ICF Canoe Polo World Championships - April 7, 2014
Welland’s Market Square is Growing - March 28, 2014
Welland Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is Recognized - March 24, 2014
Fire on King Street Continues to Burn - January 16, 2014
Downtown and Health & Wellness Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - January 14, 2014