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Family Day 2025 Holiday Hours

The Township of West Lincoln wishes the community a safe and happy Family Day weekend.

Please note that the Township Administration Building, Public Works Building and West Lincoln Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Family Day holiday.

Regular programming will be paused at the West Lincoln Community Centre for the Township’s free Family Day event, during which the Library's Smithville Branch will also host free activities from 1-5 p.m.

Residents are reminded that fireworks...

Committee amends By-laws to regulate backyard chickens in West Lincoln

West Lincoln’s Growth and Sustainability Committee approved amendments to the Township’s Zoning and Animal Care and Control By-laws at last night’s meeting, which will permit and regulate backyard chickens in residential zones of hamlet settlement areas and in the agricultural area. Backyard chickens will continue to be prohibited within the urban area of Smithville.

These By-law amendments will come into effect immediately following Council ratification, which is expected to occur at the...

Registration for March Break Camp opens Feb 19

The Township of West Lincoln is holding day camp for children ages 4 to 12 at the West Lincoln Community Centre from March 10 to 14. Registration for March Break Camp will open at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19.

Campers will be led through fun activities designed to keep them moving and engaged, including but not limited to games, crafts, sports and ice skating. Daily themes include makers and inventors, backwards day, pajama day, escape the day and beach day.

Registration will be available...