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My Commitment to You
Over the past weeks while I’ve been doing door-to-door canvassing across Ward 4 I’ve heard many cases of residents who...
City wins two MarCom Gold Awards for writing-based initiatives
The City of Welland’s corporate writing style guide and a thought leadership article following its guidance were awarded a Gold...
Affordable Housing in Welland
Affordable housing (which includes social housing and market rental housing, lodging houses, and many other housing forms) and housing that...
Why is psychological safety so critical within our city council?
Last week I gave a presentation at the annual ProjectWorld conference in Toronto on the importance of psychological safety within...
City looking at options to relocate mural on the soon-to-be-demolished hotel on Niagara Street
The City of Welland is working with the developer of the soon-to-be-demolished former Best Value Inn on Niagara Street (municipally...
WHY should I vote?
Monday, October 24 is municipal election day across Ontario and here in Welland we have early voting taking place the...
The Route for a Barrier-free, Age-friendly Welland
This past weekend I attended National Seniors Day which was held at the Welland Public Library at the Seaway Mall...
Ward 4 presents a good microcosm of Welland’s broader challenges
Over the past couple of weeks I’ve had the chance to knock on hundreds of doors across Ward 4 and...
New pilot wayfinding app helps visitors, residents find their way around Welland
In partnership with the Region of Niagara economic development office, the City of Welland’s economic development department has created a...
Orange Shirt Day Founder Leaves Legacy With College Visit
Guest Post of fromareportersnotebook Like the tree freshly planted on campus in her honour, the impact of Phyllis Webstad’s visit...
You’re Invited to the South Niagara Mayoral Debates
Do you have a question for your Mayoral candidates? This is the last chance to submit your questions for the...
City council – twelve or fewer, by ward or at large?
One of the concerns I’ve heard raised by some of the residents I’ve spoken with is the size and structure...
Meet Sylvia Parrotta – Candidate for City Councillor Ward Four
Hello, I’m Sylvia “I am committed to serving our community as your Ward 4 Council representative.” As a lifelong resident...
Meet Kiron Bondale, Ward 4 Council Candidate for Welland
I have decided to run because I want to give back to the community by helping council strike the right...
City seeks input on Transportation Master Plan
The City of Welland has initiated the development of a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to provide the City with a...
Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign
As a first-time candidate running for council, when I filed my nomination papers in May and received my candidate’s package...
Launching the Net-Zero Challenge to recognize and support businesses transitioning to cleaner operations
Businesses across Canada are developing cleaner ways of doing business not just to reduce harmful emissions, but also to be...
myWelland.com Municipal Candidate Advertising Packages
Congratulations on your election filing and all the best on your campaign! Thank you for stepping up to represent our...
Welland City Council planning for the future with adoption of development charges bylaw
At their meeting on August 18, Welland City Council approved Report P&B 2022-47, adopting the proposed Development Charges (DC) Background...
City opens cooling stations and extended public pool times to assist residents during excessive heat
The City of Welland has established cooling stations for residents in need of relief from the outdoors when a heat...
Council Chambers opening to the public on June 7
Members of the public wishing to attend City of Welland Council meetings in-person are permitted to do so beginning June...
City of Welland warns residents to be mindful of fake media releases circulating on social media
Over the weekend, a fake post, complete with the City of Welland logo and media release styling, circulated on social...
Mayor Frank Campion’s statement on the passing of Doug Rapelje
As mayor of the City of Welland, I, along with the community, mourn the loss of Doug Rapelje, who passed...
Municipal Election: Candidate nominations and third party advertiser registration now open
From May 2 to Aug. 19, 2022, candidates interested in running in the 2022 municipal or school board elections can...
Driven by mixed-housing unit options, first-quarter building permits foreshadow another record-breaking year
The City of Welland is experiencing another record-breaking year for building permits, including a range of housing options. To date,...
City wins Gold Hermes Creative Award for strategic social media approach to recruitment, retention, and recognition
The City of Welland’s approach to reaching new talent and keeping and recognizing current employees through strategic social media communications...
The City of Welland proclaims Never Give Up Day
This August 18, the City of Welland proudly joins community members celebrating Never Give Up Day and has proclaimed August...
CAA Niagara Launches Worst Roads Campaign
CAA Niagara’s popular Worst Roads campaign has returned for its 18th year, offering residents of the region a chance to...
Mayor Frank Campion’s statement on International Women’s Day 2022
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also...
Women interested in municipal politics encouraged to participate in Niagara Region Seat at the Table
Niagara Region is partnering with the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) Women in Niagara (WIN), City of St. Catharines,...
