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                <title>New pilot program brings free sports equipment to Welland parks</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Open House Notice - City of Welland Downtown and Connected Districts Community Improvement Plan (CIP)</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2026 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Open House Notice - City of Welland Brownfield Community Improvement Plan (CIP)</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Notice of Public Hearing Applications for Minor Variance: Tanguay, Division, Lancaster</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2026 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fire dispatch transition strengthens emergency communications for Welland</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Virtual City Hall expands online services for residents</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 July 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cooling and air quality relief centres available throughout the summer</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland statement on Floatfest 2026</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Notice of Public Hearing Concerning Application For Minor Variance or Permission</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2026 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland launches new app to put City services at residents&#x2019; fingertips</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-launches-new-app-to-put-city-services-at-residents-fingertips/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland receives $1.67M for exceeding housing targets</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-receives-167m-for-exceeding-housing-targets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Youth voices lead conversation on Truth and Reconciliation in Welland</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland charts future of parks, recreation, and culture</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 June 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland moves together for the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-moves-together-for-the-2026-participaction-community-challenge/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dig into spring with Welland&#x2019;s annual tulip bulb giveaway</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City secures $10.7 million in provincial funding for Broadway infrastructure renewal</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland partners with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority for community tree planting event</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-partners-with-niagara-peninsula-conservation-authority-for-community-tree-planting-event/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Get ready to groove as Concerts on the Canal brings the music back to Merritt Park</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/get-ready-to-groove-as-concerts-on-the-canal-brings-the-music-back-to-merritt-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 April 2026 19:52:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canalside Players bring Norm Foster&#x2019;s Halfway There to Welland stage</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Campion&#x27;s update on long-term care</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Annual municipal street sweeping program begins March 30</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/annual-municipal-street-sweeping-program-begins-march-30/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland Fire and Emergency Services secures Fire Code convictions for two residential properties</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-fire-and-emergency-services-secures-fire-code-convictions-for-two-residential-properties/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland invites residents to dig in for Earth Day with green initiatives and community action</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-invites-residents-to-dig-in-for-earth-day-with-green-initiatives-and-community-action/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland sells final parcel in River Road business park</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-sells-final-parcel-in-river-road-business-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>La Journ&#xE9;e de la francophonie souligne le fier patrimoine francophone de Welland</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/la-journee-de-la-francophonie-souligne-le-fier-patrimoine-francophone-de-welland/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Francophonie Day highlights Welland&#x2019;s proud Francophone heritage</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Francophonie Day highlights Welland&#x2019;s proud Francophone heritage (1)</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/francophonie-day-highlights-welland-s-proud-francophone-heritage-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland Council approves funding strategy for South Niagara Hospital</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-council-approves-funding-strategy-for-south-niagara-hospital/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Campion&#x2019;s update on governance reform in Niagara</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/mayor-campion-s-update-on-governance-reform-in-niagara/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Campion&#x2019;s statement on governance reform in Niagara</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/mayor-campion-s-statement-on-governance-reform-in-niagara/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concerts on the Canal earns Top 100 recognition for second straight year</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/concerts-on-the-canal-earns-top-100-recognition-for-second-straight-year/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Campion&#x2019;s statement on municipal amalgamation in Niagara</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/mayor-campion-s-statement-on-municipal-amalgamation-in-niagara/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>LIV Communities Arena hosts Dan Girardi autograph signing for Kraft Hockeyville campaign</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/liv-communities-arena-hosts-dan-girardi-autograph-signing-for-kraft-hockeyville-campaign/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s LIV Communities Arena entered in Kraft Hockeyville 2026</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-liv-communities-arena-entered-in-kraft-hockeyville-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fire Code violations at East Main Street property result in $22,000 fine</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/fire-code-violations-at-east-main-street-property-result-in-22-000-fine/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 28 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fire Code enforcement results in significant fines</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community grant program returns to fund initiatives that enrich Welland</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/community-grant-program-returns-to-fund-initiatives-that-enrich-welland/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland welcomes Jennifer McPetrie as Director of Community Services</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-welcomes-jennifer-mcpetrie-as-director-of-community-services/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Concerts on the Canal Music Search launches to find local talent for 2026 season</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/concerts-on-the-canal-music-search-launches-to-find-local-talent-for-2026-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Government of Canada&#x2019;s contribution recognized in construction of two Welland trail projects</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/government-of-canada-s-contribution-recognized-in-construction-of-two-welland-trail-projects/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kingsway tree replanting continues with grant from Niagara Community Foundation</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/kingsway-tree-replanting-continues-with-grant-from-niagara-community-foundation/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Jessica Ruddell appointed permanent CAO, search for Director of Community Services begins</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/jessica-ruddell-appointed-permanent-cao-search-for-director-of-community-services-begins/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s 2026 budget adopted with 4.01 per cent tax levy increase</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-2026-budget-adopted-with-401-per-cent-tax-levy-increase/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Made in Welland magazine wins platinum MarCom Award</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/made-in-welland-magazine-wins-platinum-marcom-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland approves affordable and attainable housing project on Crowther Avenue</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-approves-affordable-and-attainable-housing-project-on-crowther-avenue/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland Girls Sports Day honoured with provincial Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Award</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-girls-sports-day-honoured-with-provincial-inclusion-diversity-equity-and-accessibility-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s Winter Lights is back to brighten the season</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-winter-lights-is-back-to-brighten-the-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lest we forget: Honouring the service and sacrifice of Canada&#x2019;s veterans</title>
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                <title>Province of Ontario supports the future of hospital care in Welland</title>
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                <title>Mayor&#x2019;s Proposed Budget focuses on affordability, accountability, and renewal</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/mayor-s-proposed-budget-focuses-on-affordability-accountability-and-renewal/</link>
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                <title>City completes purchase of employment lands to support job creation</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-completes-purchase-of-employment-lands-to-support-job-creation/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland celebrates 128 new modern long-term care beds at Foyer Richelieu</title>
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                <title>Welland lights up the night with Lights, Frights, &amp; Sights Halloween Tour</title>
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                <title>Jessica Ruddell appointed Acting CAO for the City of Welland</title>
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                <title>Welland CAO Rob Axiak taking a new role as City Manager for the City of Cambridge</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-cao-rob-axiak-taking-a-new-role-as-city-manager-for-the-city-of-cambridge/</link>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-cao-rob-axiak-taking-a-new-role-as-city-manager-for-the-city-of-cambridge-1/</link>
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                <title>Welland&#x27;s 2026 draft budget to prioritize maintaining services, asset renewal, and taxpayer affordability</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/wellands-2026-draft-budget-to-prioritize-maintaining-services-asset-renewal-and-taxpayer-affordability/</link>
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                <title>Welland stands in reflection and respect on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-stands-in-reflection-and-respect-on-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/</link>
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                <title>Welland honours late Captain Craig Bowman with fire station naming</title>
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                <title>Flag raisings and community celebrations mark milestone anniversary of Franco-Ontarian Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/flag-raisings-and-community-celebrations-mark-milestone-anniversary-of-franco-ontarian-day/</link>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/des-levees-de-drapeau-et-des-celebrations-communautaires-fetent-un-anniversaire-marquant-de-la-journee-franco-ontarienne/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland hosting regional purchasing open house to help local businesses connect and grow</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-hosting-regional-purchasing-open-house-to-help-local-businesses-connect-and-grow/</link>
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                <title>Logan Avenue site will grow as Welland&#x2019;s first mini forest</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/logan-avenue-site-will-grow-as-welland-s-first-mini-forest/</link>
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                <title>Neighbourhood Association Program empowers Welland residents to shape their communities</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/neighbourhood-association-program-empowers-welland-residents-to-shape-their-communities/</link>
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                <title>New ward boundaries set for Welland&#x2019;s next two municipal elections</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/new-ward-boundaries-set-for-welland-s-next-two-municipal-elections/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 September 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland launches new, interactive ways for the community to engage for the 2026 budget</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-launches-new-interactive-ways-for-the-community-to-engage-for-the-2026-budget/</link>
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                <title>Welland Council and staff prepare to advocate for the community at annual AMO conference</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-council-and-staff-prepare-to-advocate-for-the-community-at-annual-amo-conference/</link>
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                <title>Welland rolls out downtown maintenance tricycles in cleanliness and beautification pilot</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-rolls-out-downtown-maintenance-tricycles-in-cleanliness-and-beautification-pilot/</link>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s floral display bed program colourfully celebrates community pride</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-floral-display-bed-program-colourfully-celebrates-community-pride/</link>
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                <title>New speed, safer streets: Welland launches 40 km/h neighbourhood limit</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/new-speed-safer-streets-welland-launches-40-kmh-neighbourhood-limit/</link>
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                <title>Opening The Cove Park comes with a community celebration</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/opening-the-cove-park-comes-with-a-community-celebration/</link>
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                <title>Welland launches Strategic Plan dashboard to connect residents with City&#x2019;s goals and actions</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-launches-strategic-plan-dashboard-to-connect-residents-with-city-s-goals-and-actions/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland receives $1.46 million for again surpassing provincial housing targets</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-receives-146-million-for-again-surpassing-provincial-housing-targets/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland considers new multi-use facility to support growing recreation needs</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-considers-new-multi-use-facility-to-support-growing-recreation-needs/</link>
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                <title>Empowering through sport at Welland&#x2019;s fourth annual Girls Sports Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/empowering-through-sport-at-welland-s-fourth-annual-girls-sports-day/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland honours veterans with new crosswalk installations</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-honours-veterans-with-new-crosswalk-installations/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland&#x2019;s Wonders of Welland wins national recognition for best publication</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-s-wonders-of-welland-wins-national-recognition-for-best-publication/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council-approved naming rights arrangement sees Welland Arena renamed as LIV Communities Arena</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/council-approved-naming-rights-arrangement-sees-welland-arena-renamed-as-liv-communities-arena/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland takes on the challenge to be Canada&#x2019;s Most Active Community</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-takes-on-the-challenge-to-be-canada-s-most-active-community/</link>
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                <title>Welland initiates Ward Boundary Review to support a growing and changing city</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-initiates-ward-boundary-review-to-support-a-growing-and-changing-city/</link>
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                <title>A blooming tradition returns with Welland&#x2019;s annual tulip giveaway on May 15</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/a-blooming-tradition-returns-with-welland-s-annual-tulip-giveaway-on-may-15/</link>
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                <title>Turn up the volume: Welland&#x2019;s award-winning Concerts on the Canal series returns</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/turn-up-the-volume-welland-s-award-winning-concerts-on-the-canal-series-returns/</link>
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                <title>A proud past, a bright future: Welland Professional Firefighters Association to restore iconic pumper truck</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/a-proud-past-a-bright-future-welland-professional-firefighters-association-to-restore-iconic-pumper-truck/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fire Code enforcement results in property owner fines</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/fire-code-enforcement-results-in-property-owner-fines/</link>
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                <title>Canalside Players bring sizzling comedy to Welland with Five Alarm</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/canalside-players-bring-sizzling-comedy-to-welland-with-five-alarm/</link>
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                <title>Welland celebrates Earth Day with free tree giveaway and community clean-up</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-celebrates-earth-day-with-free-tree-giveaway-and-community-clean-up/</link>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/la-journee-de-la-francophonie-est-celebree-a-welland-par-une-ceremonie-de-levee-du-drapeau/</link>
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                <title>Francophonie Day celebrated in Welland with flag raising ceremony</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/francophonie-day-celebrated-in-welland-with-flag-raising-ceremony/</link>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s tree-planting efforts expand through Trees for All partnership with NPCA</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-tree-planting-efforts-expand-through-trees-for-all-partnership-with-npca/</link>
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                <title>Concerts on the Canal recognized as one of Ontario&#x2019;s best festivals</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/concerts-on-the-canal-recognized-as-one-of-ontario-s-best-festivals/</link>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-prioritizes-canadian-goods-in-response-to-us-tariffs/</link>
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                <title>Preparations underway for City of Welland&#x2019;s multi-year accessibility plan</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/preparations-underway-for-city-of-welland-s-multi-year-accessibility-plan/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland launches digital parking permits for greater convenience</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-launches-digital-parking-permits-for-greater-convenience/</link>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-launches-community-survey-to-inform-and-enhance-public-engagement-approach/</link>
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                <title>Insights to support Welland&#x2019;s growth gained at annual conference</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/insights-to-support-welland-s-growth-gained-at-annual-conference/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More native trees planted along Kingsway recreational corridor with $12,000 grant</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/more-native-trees-planted-along-kingsway-recreational-corridor-with-12-000-grant/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland launches interactive map for showcasing public art</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-launches-interactive-map-for-showcasing-public-art/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mayor Frank Campion supports forthcoming provincial legislation to deal with encampments</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/mayor-frank-campion-supports-forthcoming-provincial-legislation-to-deal-with-encampments/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s December water bills to be delivered by hand amid Canada Post strike</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-december-water-bills-to-be-delivered-by-hand-amid-canada-post-strike/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland budget adopted with a 3.95 per cent tax levy increase</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-budget-adopted-with-a-395-per-cent-tax-levy-increase/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland Fire investigation results in fines</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-fire-investigation-results-in-fines/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two Welland projects win Brownie Awards for redevelopment excellence</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/two-welland-projects-win-brownie-awards-for-redevelopment-excellence/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>After decertification vote, UNIFOR no longer represents City of Welland employees</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/after-decertification-vote-unifor-no-longer-represents-city-of-welland-employees/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 04 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Clinic opening brings expanded healthcare access to Welland</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/clinic-opening-brings-expanded-healthcare-access-to-welland/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland seeks community input on City Council composition</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-seeks-community-input-on-city-council-composition/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City approved for $20.4 million provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-approved-for-204-million-provincial-funding-for-water-and-wastewater-infrastructure/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland Fire to announce public education campaign with Enbridge Gas</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-fire-to-announce-public-education-campaign-with-enbridge-gas/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local healthcare access expands as Welland reaches physician recruitment goals</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/local-healthcare-access-expands-as-welland-reaches-physician-recruitment-goals/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland c&#xE9;l&#xE8;bre la Journ&#xE9;e franco-ontarienne par une c&#xE9;r&#xE9;monie de lev&#xE9;e du drapeau</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-celebre-la-journee-franco-ontarienne-par-une-ceremonie-de-levee-du-drapeau/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-celebre-la-journee-franco-ontarienne-par-une-ceremonie-de-levee-du-drapeau/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland celebrates Franco-Ontarian Day with flag raising ceremony</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-celebrates-franco-ontarian-day-with-flag-raising-ceremony/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Invitation to Indigenous artists to paint memorial block at Truth and Reconciliation crosswalk</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/invitation-to-indigenous-artists-to-paint-memorial-block-at-truth-and-reconciliation-crosswalk/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland&#x2019;s 2025 budget process begins; focus on collaboration and community engagement</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-s-2025-budget-process-begins-focus-on-collaboration-and-community-engagement/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Updated community grant program designed to strengthen local organizations and enhance well-being</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/updated-community-grant-program-designed-to-strengthen-local-organizations-and-enhance-well-being/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council meetings to be virtual during temporary council chamber closure</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/council-meetings-to-be-virtual-during-temporary-council-chamber-closure/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland City Councillor Sharmila Setaram elected to AMO&#x2019;s Small Urban Caucus</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-city-councillor-sharmila-setaram-elected-to-amo-s-small-urban-caucus/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland leverages AMO Conference to advocate for community priorities</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-leverages-amo-conference-to-advocate-for-community-priorities/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland City Council approves lease agreement for temporary emergency homeless shelter</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-city-council-approves-lease-agreement-for-temporary-emergency-homeless-shelter/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Opening new Forks Road bridge restores a vital connection with Dain City</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/opening-new-forks-road-bridge-restores-a-vital-connection-with-dain-city/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/opening-new-forks-road-bridge-restores-a-vital-connection-with-dain-city/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A grand reopening for the state-of-the-art Memorial Park pool</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/a-grand-reopening-for-the-state-of-the-art-memorial-park-pool/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/a-grand-reopening-for-the-state-of-the-art-memorial-park-pool/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland set to host three national flatwater events</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-set-to-host-three-national-flatwater-events/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Shaping Welland&#x2019;s future: draft Official Plan update available for public review and comment</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/shaping-welland-s-future-draft-official-plan-update-available-for-public-review-and-comment/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Revitalized Memorial Park pool opens July 6</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/revitalized-memorial-park-pool-opens-july-6/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland unveils Wonders of Welland, a one-of-a-kind illustrated children&#x2019;s book</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-unveils-wonders-of-welland-a-one-of-a-kind-illustrated-children-s-book/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 June 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Celebrating seniors with a month of engaging activities</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/celebrating-seniors-with-a-month-of-engaging-activities/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Proactive fire safety enforcement results in more than $50,000 in fines</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/proactive-fire-safety-enforcement-results-in-more-than-50-000-in-fines/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Landscape and safety enhancements continue at Chippawa Park</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/landscape-and-safety-enhancements-continue-at-chippawa-park/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland launches downtown revitalization project</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-launches-downtown-revitalization-project/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welland&#x2019;s annual tulip giveaway blooms May 17</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/welland-s-annual-tulip-giveaway-blooms-may-17/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Emergency Preparedness Week reminds everyone to plan for every season</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/emergency-preparedness-week-reminds-everyone-to-plan-for-every-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/emergency-preparedness-week-reminds-everyone-to-plan-for-every-season/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cue the drumroll for City of Welland&#x2019;s Concerts on the Canal series</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/cue-the-drumroll-for-city-of-welland-s-concerts-on-the-canal-series/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland finalizes $35M sale with LIV Communities for Northern Reach development</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-finalizes-35m-sale-with-liv-communities-for-northern-reach-development/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland branches out to residents with free tree giveaway celebrating Earth Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-branches-out-to-residents-with-free-tree-giveaway-celebrating-earth-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preparing to safely experience Welland&#x2019;s total solar eclipse</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/preparing-to-safely-experience-welland-s-total-solar-eclipse/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City of Welland raising the flag in celebration of Francophonie Day</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-raising-the-flag-in-celebration-of-francophonie-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 19 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Multi-sector information session hosted by Welland&#x2019;s economic development office</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/multi-sector-information-session-hosted-by-welland-s-economic-development-office/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>City rewarded $1.72 million for exceeding provincial housing target</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-rewarded-172-million-for-exceeding-provincial-housing-target/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-rewarded-172-million-for-exceeding-provincial-housing-target/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unsafe tree removal and replanting efforts underway on Merritt Island trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/unsafe-tree-removal-and-replanting-efforts-underway-on-merritt-island-trees-affected-by-emerald-ash-borer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/unsafe-tree-removal-and-replanting-efforts-underway-on-merritt-island-trees-affected-by-emerald-ash-borer/</link>
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                <title>City of Welland offers financial support for Holy Trinity Church&#x2019;s temporary emergency shelter</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/city-of-welland-offers-financial-support-for-holy-trinity-church-s-temporary-emergency-shelter/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>FPO Michael Atkins trends with 2023 Viddy Individual Achievement Award</title>
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                <link>https://www.welland.ca/news/posts/fpo-michael-atkins-trends-with-2023-viddy-individual-achievement-award/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council allocates $35,000 to fund a temporary eight-bed shelter for February and March</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 17:00:00</pubDate>
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