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West Lincoln facilitates public feedback on governance review in Niagara

The Township of West Lincoln is inviting residents to share their thoughts on governance in the Niagara Region. Whether in support of or opposed to potential changes, your perspective matters.

Written comments can be provided by email to governance@westlincoln.ca.

Relevant information about Governance Review is being posted on the Township website at www.westlincoln.ca/governance-review.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Final details are being ironed out and will be made...

Letter from Mayor Ganann to Premier Regarding Rejection of Forced Amalgamation Proposal

March 4, 2026

RE: Rejection of Forced Amalgamation Proposal

Dear Honourable Premier Ford,

On behalf of Council and the residents of the Township of West Lincoln, I am writing in response to the recent correspondence from Regional Chair Bob Gale proposing potential municipal restructuring within Niagara Region, including models that would result in forced amalgamation. This letter to you should be read alongside the joint letter from the partnership of eight Niagara municipalities, of which West...

Niagara Mayors Present Governance Reform Agenda to Premier Ford

Eight municipalities unite behind a concrete plan to modernize regional governance, cut duplication, and keep taxes low for residents

[MARCH 4th, 2026] NIAGARA, ON — The Mayors of Thorold, West Lincoln, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Grimsby, Pelham, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Wainfleet today delivered a joint letter to Premier Doug Ford presenting a clear agenda to modernize governance and service delivery in Niagara. The mayors are moving decisively to address the number of politicians, strengthen...