Town of Pelham 2019 budget input meeting
Delegates, residents submit requests for money and suggestions as to how (or not) to spend it BY VOICE STAFF The Town of Pelham held its annual budget input meeting on Monday, January 7 in council…
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The Voice, January 16 2019
Pelham Minor Hockey celebrates 20th International Silver Stick Tournament
BY VOICE STAFF Pelham Minor Hockey Association hosted its final Silver Stick tournament event of the 2018-19 season with the International Silver Stick Finals. From January 10 to 13, Pelham and surrounding communities throughout…
It’s no to retail pot in Pelham
BY VOICE STAFF At a special Committee of the Whole meeting, Monday, January 14, Pelham Town Council unanimously voted to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis stores in the municipality. Barbara Wiens, Director of Community…
Pelham town staff recommends retail cannabis sales
BY VOICE STAFF In a report prepared for Pelham Town Council, the Town’s Director of Community Planning and Development, Barbara Wiens, recommends that Pelham welcome retail sales of cannabis. Citing reasons that cannabis use…
Just say thanks
Those moments that remind you why you’re there BY JOHN SWART VOICE Correspondent There are times when you see the people you’re with in an unanticipated light, experience the wonder of a special moment deeper…
Celebrating 100
Helen Durley hits the century mark, receives birthday wishes from near and far BY VOICE STAFF Helen Durley, resident at Shorthills Villa Retirement Community, celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, January 5. Some 150 people…
Three vehicles targets for theft
Culprit in Ridgeville described as middle-aged female walking small black dog BY VOICE STAFF Marie Makkreel extends a message of caution to Ridgeville residents after her car was a target of theft. On Christmas…
Niagara West MPP hosts New Year’s Levee
Residents come by with holiday greetings, wish lists of local concerns for Sam Oosterhoff BY JENNIFER CHORNLEY The VOICE Living affordably, the growing concern of cannabis operations in Pelham, and the EarlyON Child and…
A year and a bit on, two Fonthill newcomers thriving
BY SAMUEL PICCOLO Special to the VOICE Still piping The only thing that changes faster than Pelham itself is its restaurants. Just over a year ago, when Peter Moore opened Peter Piper’s Pub House, Zest,…