Media Releases

The City of Thorold invites residents and visitors to Battle of Beaverdams Park for three days of free Canada Day celebrations featuring live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, artisans, and community displays.

The City of Thorold is pleased to invite residents to the 2026 Thorold Community Market Season Opener on Wednesday, June 17 at Battle of Beaverdams Park.

Building on last year’s success and community feedback, this year’s market will feature an expanded lineup of live entertainment. The season will kick off with The Caverners, performing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This morning, the City of Thorold identified a cybersecurity incident involving certain systems within our network.

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Accessibility Matters Here Awards, recognizing businesses and organizations across Niagara for their commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and barrier-free communities.

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) is inviting residents across participating Niagara municipalities to share their experiences, insights, and ideas through a new public accessibility survey aimed at helping shape future Multi Year Accessibility Plans.

After much reflection, I am announcing that I will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming Ontario Municipal Elections, on October 26, 2026.

It has been a true honour and privilege to serve the residents of the City of Thorold for the past 12 years, four years as a City Councillor and eight years as your Mayor. I am deeply grateful for the trust and support you have placed in me throughout this time.

Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices.

At Tuesday’s Special Council meeting, Thorold City Council approved the recommendations put forth in the Building Fee Study Report.

In consultation with the Niagara Home Builders Association (NHBA) the Building Fee Study Report was presented at a public meeting held during a special Council meeting on April 21, 2026. Council voted to receive the study and approve its recommendations, to delay implementation of the proposed fee schedule to November 1, 2026.

The Mayors of Grimsby, Port Colborne, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Wainfleet, and the Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake today welcomed the Province of Ontario's introduction of the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, as an important step forward, while calling on the Province to ensure that the final legislation reflects the made-in-Niagara principles this coalition has championed since February.

On Thursday, March 26, Niagara Regional Council voted to move forward with a comprehensive service delivery review. We know that the residents of Niagara deserve better than the status quo. As Mayors of Niagara, with consensus of the Region, we support moving forward with meaningful change in Niagara.