Media Releases

On October 27, 2026, the official results of the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections were certified by Nicholas Debono, City Clerk.

City Council Members-Elect will attend an Inaugural meeting on November 17, 2026 where they will swear the oath of office of their respective positions. Their term of Council will begin November 15, 2026 and run until November 14, 2030.

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian  Municipalities’ (FCM) Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) initiative approved a grant of $87,500 to expand the Carolinian Forest ecosystem at Lakeview Cemetery. Announced in May 2024, GCCC will support the planting of at least 1.2 million new trees across Canada by the end of March 2031 while offering funding, resources and coaching to communities.

From Monday, August 10 to Friday, August 14, 2026, eligible City of Thorold residents will receive enhanced curbside garbage collection services for flood-related waste on scheduled collection days. Eligible properties are identified in specified maps.

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and the City of Thorold, in partnership with Heritage Thorold, celebrated the heritage designation of St. Johns Centre Conservation Area today, recognizing the significant cultural value of a site that has played an important role in Niagara’s history for more than 170 years.

The City of Thorold is providing an update regarding the cybersecurity incident identified on June 1, 2026, involving unauthorized access to certain systems within our network.

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.