Joann Chechalk West Lincoln Councillor, Ward 2

04/27/2026

2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION | Thinking about running in the 2026 Municipal Election?

The City of Welland is hosting a Candidates Information Night on behalf of all Niagara municipalities to help you take that first step.

Whether you’re ready to run or just exploring the idea, this session will walk you through what to expect and how to prepare. You’ll hear directly from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and have the chance to learn more about the process.

📍 Welland Community Centre (145 Lincoln St.)
📅 Wednesday, April 29
🕕 6 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.)

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved and making a difference in your community, this is a great place to start.

ℹ️ Election Information: www.westlincoln.ca/election

04/27/2026

Vendor and Musician applications are open for Music, Market & Park It in !

is a 6-week summer event series that combines a concert, vendors' market and car show.

👉 Apply to be a vendor or performer: www.westlincoln.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/market.aspx

04/27/2026

🌾Mark your calendars for a day on the farm! Niagara Federation Of Agriculture West Niagara Agricultural Society

🌱 Niagara Farm Day is a fun, hands-on celebration of local agriculture that the whole family will love.

📅 Saturday, May 9
🕙 10 AM - 3 PM
🎪 West Niagara Agricultural Centre
📍 7402 Mud St. W

🐮 Explore interactive displays, meet farm animals and learn more about the vital role agriculture plays in our community.

🥧 Enjoy live demonstrations, plus fun competitions like chicken wing eating, chocolate milk drinking and pie eating contests!

🙌 Bring your family and experience the best of Niagara’s farming community—all in one place!

04/27/2026

Smile cookie week starts today!!!! To every business, your employees could use a smile today.

04/27/2026

Get your bags out and fill them up!!! A little goes a long way.

Reminder: this week is the 17th Annual Community-Wide Kids Care Food Drive 📦💛
Fill up your bags and help support families in our community.

03/31/2026

Get ready for the tastiest BBQ Dinner of the year! Saturday April 25. Tickets are not yet available for purchase, but we will let you know when they are (We will post here). We just wanted you to get your appetites ready!

03/01/2026

Good weather, good company, great cause!

Team is here at Coldest Night of the Year - West Niagara, proud to be walking for YWCA Niagara Region!

03/01/2026

Please stay informed.

Mayor Cheryl Ganann has released a statement regarding governance discussions in .

"As Mayor, in collaboration with West Lincoln Council, I will continue to advocate for what is best for the residents of West Lincoln. I will also continue to advocate for a fair, transparent decision-making process, grounded in hard evidence as we move forward with any governance-related discussions."

👉 Read the full statement here: www.westlincoln.ca/en/news/statement-from-mayor-ganann-regarding-governance-discussions-in-niagara.aspx

01/27/2026

NEWS | has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Community, acknowledging the Township’s contributions and ongoing commitment toward creating a more accessible, inclusive and supportive community for residents of all ages.

Read more: www.westlincoln.ca/en/news/west-lincoln-recognized-as-age-friendly-community.aspx

01/23/2026

It was an honour to attend.

NEWS | A Township delegation represented at the 2026 ROMA Conference this week, advocating for provincial funding to support AI deployment and service automation and stormwater infrastructure renewal.

🔗 Read more: www.westlincoln.ca/en/news/west-lincoln-champions-modernization-and-infrastructure-priorities-at-2026-roma-conference.aspx