City welcomes the Welland Jackfish to City Hall in celebration of IBL Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 25, 2023
The City of Welland is proud to celebrate and honour the Welland Jackfish's Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) championship win with a special event at Civic Square on Thursday, September 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Welland celebrates Francophone community with flag raising for Franco-Ontarian Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 19, 2023
The City of Welland is recognizing its Francophone population today with a flag raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at City Hall on Monday, September 25, at 9:30 a.m.
Sparrow Meadows Park grand opening set for September 18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | September 12, 2023
The grand opening for Sparrow Meadows Park at 321 Julia Drive is set for September 18 at 10 a.m., with a rain date scheduled for September 20 at 11 a.m. if required.
City of Welland and NPCA invite volunteers to support planting a new community pollinator garden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 31, 2023
The City of Welland and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) seek volunteers to help plant a native pollinator garden at Sparrow Meadows Park this September.
City of Welland’s fall and winter program registration opens on August 30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 24, 2023
Starting on August 30, residents of Welland can register online for the city's recreational programs for the fall and winter seasons. The city offers a comprehensive list of activities and programs for these upcoming sessions.
Sherri-Marie Millar named City of Welland interim Chief Administrative Officer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 2, 2023
Sherri-Marie Millar, the City of Welland’s director of infrastructure services, has been named the interim CAO.
City celebrates the completion of the Rec Rentals @ the Docks mural
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 26, 2023
The recreational canal just got a little more colourful, thanks to the new mural welcoming residents to the City’s Rec Rentals @ the Docks location. This installation, completed at the hub of waterway usage, celebrates the City of Welland and its connection to the trails, parks, and waterway.
City of Welland adopts Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 20, 2023
During their council meeting on July 18, Welland City Council officially adopted an Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). This program aims to establish a new housing partnership with multiple providers to address the city's affordable housing needs.
City of Welland parts ways with CAO Steve Zorbas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | July 18, 2023
As of July 18, 2023, Steve Zorbas is no longer working as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Welland.
Awareness the key for recreational canal safety plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 29, 2023
As summer activities on Welland's recreational waterways are in full swing, the City is taking measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
Fire Department enforcement collects $30,000 in fines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 28, 2023
The fire prevention division of Welland Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) continues to inspect properties across the City of Welland to increase the level of fire safety in the community. Two convictions in Provincial Offences Court were recently registered against two properties in the city for fire safety violations.
City of Welland offers $1 million in physician recruitment incentives to triage doctor shortage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 28, 2023
The City of Welland approved a budget of $1M for a physician recruitment incentive program; the Economic Development Reserve Fund will provide the funds.
Yasaman Mehrsa answers the call to transform public art space at Rec Rentals @ The Docks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 20, 2023
Rec Rentals @ The Docks will have a different look late this year after Brock University graduate Yasaman Mehrsa was chosen as the artist to transform exterior surfaces with a creative theme celebrating the City and its connection to trails, parks, and the waterway.
City of Welland launches redesigned website to kick off implementation of award-winning brand
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 15, 2023
The City of Welland has officially launched its new, award-winning brand, as judged by members of the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
City of Welland implements fire ban effective immediately
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 8, 2023
The City of Welland, upon the direction of the Fire Chief, has issued a complete ban on all open-air burning in the city due to the prolonged dry weather conditions and to reduce local impacts of smoke plumes due to the ongoing forest fires in Quebec and Northern Ontario.
City of Welland adopts 2023-2026 bold, trailblazing Strategic Plan driven by a future-focused vision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jun 7, 2023
The City of Welland’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan: Charting our Future is a bold, innovative, and trailblazing commitment focusing on economic growth, environmental stewardship, health and well-being, and livability.
Love My Park initiative kicks off in June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 31, 2023
The Love My Park initiative launches this June, capturing the ideas and imagination of neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Second annual Welland Girls Sports Day coming to the Empire Sportsplex June 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 30, 2023
The City of Welland, in partnership with Niagara College and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, is hosting the second annual Welland Girls Sports Day on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Empire Sportsplex.
Funeral route planned for Captain Craig Bowman; King Street to be temporarily closed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 29, 2023
– Captain Craig Bowman's final alarm funeral route is mapped and scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, beginning at Welland Fire Headquarters at 400 East Main Street and concluding at the Welland Main Arena at 501 King Street.
City’s access to menstrual products pilot programs begins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 26, 2023
The City of Welland's access to menstrual products pilot program begins today and continues for the remainder of the calendar year.
City of Welland recognized as having one of the best innovative HR teams in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 18, 2023
The City of Welland’s human resources department has recruited a 2023 Innovative HR Team award from one of Canada’s most known HR publications, Canadian HR Reporter (CHRR).
City hosting its annual tulip giveaway May 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 15, 2023
The beautifying of Welland's residential gardens begins with the City's annual tulip giveaway.
City’s Economic Development Department supports second trades promotion night alongside Niagara Catholic DSB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 12, 2023
The City of Welland’s Economic Development Department continues to support local partners and the trades, teaming with the Niagara Catholic District School Board to host the second leg of this year’s trades promotion nights.
City of Welland the new home for Linamar’s new, industry-leading giga casting factory
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 11, 2023
The City of Welland is now home to Linamar’s new, state-of-the-art giga casting factory, producing significant structural components of electric vehicles.
Emergency Preparedness Week reminds everyone to be prepared for an emergency situation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 8, 2023
The City of Welland, along with all Niagara municipalities, encourages its residents to take heed of the Emergency Preparedness Week's theme and 'Be Prepared'.
Ongoing Fire Department enforcement at 69 Southworth Street nets $12,500 in conviction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Apr 25, 2023
Welland Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) has continued dealing with ongoing fire safety issues at 69 Southworth Street, City of Welland.
Welland artists invited to submit preliminary designs and plans for Rec Rentals @ the Docks mural
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Apr 21, 2023
The City of Welland's Recreation, Sport, and Culture Division is seeking artists and artist collectives with exterior mural experience to submit preliminary designs and plans of execution for the outdoor painting of the Rec Rentals @ The Docks buildings. Applications are due May 26, 2023.
Welland community invited to provide input on strategic plan through digital survey, open houses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Apr 20, 2023
The City of Welland is seeking input from its residents on the draft Strategic Plan (2023-2026). The plan outlines the city's vision and priorities for the next four years, seeking input from residents, businesses, service agencies and not-for-profit organizations, to ensure the plan reflects your collective needs and aspirations.
Community reminded that motorized vehicles are not permitted on public parks and trails
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Apr 17, 2023
With the warmer weather of spring brings increased use of the City’s public parks and trails. The City of Welland reminds all residents that using motorized vehicles on public parks and trails is strictly prohibited. Those violating by-law 2000-175 face a $500 fine for the first offence; subsequent offences carry a $1,000 fine.
Empire Sportsplex receives 2023 Parks and Recreation Ontario Park or Facility Design Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 31, 2023
Entering its first full year of operation, the Empire Sportsplex opens in 2023 as a Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) award winner in the Park or Facility Design category.
Emergency shelter pilot program comes to a close
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 29, 2023
The seasonal emergency shelter pilot program has concluded.
City of Welland adopts a bold and modern new brand focused on resiliency and opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 29, 2023
The City of Welland is adopting a new brand.
Accessibility ramp coming to Maple Park Pool as part of $100K EAF funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 28, 2023
The City of Welland received a grant from the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to fully fund the construction of the Maple Park Pool Ramp. Council voted to approve the funding at their meeting on March 21, 2023.
The City of Welland receives Longstanding Community Service Award from the United Way
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 24, 2023
The City of Welland is a proud recipient of the United Way’s Longstanding Community Service Award, an honour acknowledged on March 22 at the United Way’s Campaign Celebration event.
The City of Welland marks Francophonie Day with annual flag raising
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 17, 2023
The City of Welland celebrates its Francophone community on March 20, International Francophonie Day. As a designated Francophone community, the City will highlight its unique heritage through a ceremonial flag raising at City Hall at 9:30 a.m.; Bridge 13 will illuminate in green and white.
City receives application for partial demolition permit for 350 Prince Charles Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Mar 2, 2023
The City of Welland received an application from the builder of 350 Prince Charles Drive for a partial demolition permit. The scope of work is “to eliminate overhead safety hazards as specified in the Safe Working Procedure”.
Additional section of building at 350 Prince Charles Drive experiences structural failure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 26, 2023
Around 10 a.m. on February 26, a 911 call was placed indicating that more of the 350 Prince Charles Drive building had collapsed.
Enbridge Gas Assists Welland Fire and Emergency Services in Supporting Firefighter Training
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 21, 2023
Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Welland Fire and Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates
City issues Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building under Building Code Act for 350 Prince Charles Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 19, 2023
– After structural damage caused part of the building under construction at 350 Prince Charles Drive to collapse, the City of Welland has issued an Order to Remedy an Unsafe Building under the authority of Section 15.9 of the Building Code Act.
Celebrate Family Day with a full slate of family-filled activities at the Welland Arena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 15, 2023
Don’t miss out on this year’s Family Day fun activities at the Welland Arena from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, February 20. Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item.
Welland’s 2023 budget set, prioritizing investments in infrastructure, community services, and growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 9, 2023
Welland City Council approved the 2023 municipal budgets on February 7 at their regularly scheduled meeting, bringing forward a budget with a -3.05% tax decrease on the municipal tax levy
Bus terminal warming centre and overnight shelter operational as temperatures drop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 3, 2023
As temperatures continue to drop, the downtown bus terminal and temporary, seasonal emergency shelter is operational in Welland.
City launches temporary emergency shelter pilot program at Welland Tennis Club
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 1, 2023
The City of Welland is launching a pilot emergency homeless shelter operated on the City’s behalf by the Hope Centre at the Welland Tennis Club at 45 Hooker Street during February and March. The shelter will offer five beds.
Determining fact versus fiction a key focus of new Engage Welland project page
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb 1, 2023
Through its public engagement platform Engage Welland, the city endeavours to correct misinformation, clarify misconceptions, and drill down to the root sources of issues that create confusion with a new project called Fact vs. Fiction.
Welland staff on-site for seasonal recruitment blitz during February college and university job fairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 31, 2023
Welland staff will be on-site at Brock University and Niagara College, generating excitement and anticipation for this year’s seasonal recruitment campaign blitz.
Impact of proposed 2023 Regional Transit Levy on Welland taxpayers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 26, 2023
Welland City Council received a staff report at their special council meeting on January 25, outlining the impact of the Niagara Regional Transit (NRT) Levy on Welland taxpayers based on NRT’s proposed budget.
City’s digital engagement and education efforts score two AVA Digital Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 23, 2023
The City of Welland’s effort to connect, engage, and inform the community has been recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP) with two AVA Digital Awards.
The City of Welland is seeking nominations for its annual Sports Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 20, 2023
The City of Welland is seeking nominations to recognize local athletes, coaches and teams that had outstanding achievements in their respective sports in 2022. The honourees will be recognized at the annual Sports Awards ceremony on April 14.
Community invited to Transportation Master Plan PIC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 19, 2023
The first of two Public Information Centres (PIC) for Welland’s Transportation Master Planning has been scheduled for February 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. The PIC allows residents to provide feedback and input on the plan’s direction.
City’s Economic Development Department partnering with Niagara Catholic DSB to promote the trades
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 17, 2023
Welland’s Economic Development Department is pleased to partner with the Niagara Catholic District School Board to promote apprenticeship pathways and re-education to the public about the value of skilled tradespeople.
Season 2 of What’s Up, Welland podcast debuts Jan. 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 17, 2023
After 52 episodes, downloads in 18 countries and 179 cities, and thousands of downloads and streams, the City of Welland’s podcast is back for another season on January 19.
Fire Code enforcement nets over $20,000 in fines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Jan 6, 2023
The Fire Prevention Division of Welland Fire and Emergency Services (WFES) continues to inspect properties across the City to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code. WFES has had extensive dealings with the property 188 Maple Avenue, City of Welland.