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Nomination period now open for West Lincoln Ward 3 By-election

At its August 12 Council (including all Committees) meeting, Township Council passed the by-law to conduct a by-election. Nominations for West Lincoln’s Ward 3 by-election are now open and will be accepted until 2 p.m. on Friday, September 20.

Any eligible person interested in running for Ward 3 Councillor must file nomination papers along with a filing fee with the Township Clerk prior to receiving any campaign contributions and/or expending any funds on a campaign. Nomination papers must be...

West Lincoln Now Offering Marriage Licences

West Lincoln couples looking to join in matrimony no longer need to go out-of-town to make it legal. The Township of West Lincoln is now offering marriage licences.

Marriage licences are issued by the Township Clerk’s department, by appointment, during regular operating hours at Township Administration, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville. The marriage licence fee is $130, payable at the appointment.

Prior to the appointment, applicants must email a completed marriage licence application form,...

West Lincoln Council votes to fill vacancy via by-election

News Release West Lincoln Council votes to fill vacancy via by-election

For immediate release: July 16, 2024

At the July 15 Council (including all Committees) meeting, West Lincoln Council directed the Township Clerk to proceed with a by-election to fill the vacant Ward 3 Councillor position. The Council vacancy was declared at the June 24 Council meeting in accordance with section 259(c) of the Municipal Act.

The process to fill a vacancy via by-election is regulated by the Municipal Elections Act. A...