Monthly Archives: November 2025

 Lest We Forget: Honouring The Service And Sacrifice Of Canada’s Veterans

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WELLAND – The City of Welland will join Canadians across the country in paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of veterans and active military personnel through upcoming observances of Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8 and Remembrance Day on November 11.

Both occasions serve as solemn reminders of the cost of freedom and the importance of remembrance. Indigenous Veterans Day recognizes the service and sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who have served in uniform. On Remembrance Day, Canadians unite in reflection and gratitude for all who have served and continue to serve during times of war, conflict, and peacekeeping.

“It’s very likely we all know someone, past or present, who has served and sacrificed to protect the freedoms we hold dearly,” said Mayor Frank Campion. “But regardless of our personal connections to both Remembrance days, we can all appreciate and honour those who have served and are serving today. As a proud Canadian, I would like to thank everyone who wears the uniform and the maple leaf on it. Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice.”

Residents are encouraged to attend or participate in local commemorations, including:

  • Remembrance Day at the Market – November 8, Welland Farmers Market, 70 Young Street
  • Remembrance Day service with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4 – November 11, 10:45 a.m., 383 Morningstar Avenue
  • Remembrance Day service at Chippawa Park – November 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 128 Fitch Street

In honouring both Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, the City reflects on the values of peace, unity, and resilience, principles that continue to shape Welland’s identity and commitment to community well-being.

To learn more about these national observances and Veterans’ Week, visit https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/remembrance-day-veterans-week.

Attribution: City of Welland media release

/Joe Barkovich file photos

Next Stop For Canal Lecture Series: Welland

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Niagara’s canal-side museums proudly present a Travelling Lecture Series to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the First Welland Canal.

This Saturday, Nov. 8, Welland Museum will host a presentation focusing on a pictorial history about the bridges found on the Welland canals. It will feature the wooden swing bridges over the Second and Third canals, the transition to steel and the more recent development of bascule and vertical lift bridges. Local historian Terry Hughes is the presenter. Starting time is 1 p.m.

Last in the series is Nov. 15 at Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, Conflict and Unrest on the Early Canals. The first lecture was Nov. 1 at St. Catharines museum.

Bridges like this one will be part of a presentation by Terry Hughes, Saturday at Welland Museum.

City of Welland Celebrates 128 New Long-Term Care Beds At Foyer Richelieu

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‘…. represents a major milestone for seniors’ care in Welland’

WELLAND – The City of Welland joined community partners today (Oct. 31) to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Foyer Richelieu Welland long-term care home. The event, attended by the Honourable Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Francophone Affairs, and the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care, marks the opening of a modern facility that will accommodate 128 residents—nearly doubling its current capacity of 65—and represents a major milestone for seniors’ care in Welland.

The new home is part of Foyer Richelieu’s For the Lives Ahead of Us expansion campaign, which aims to raise $5 million to create a care campus for aging residents.

Located in the heart of Welland, the new facility provides 66 new and 62 upgraded beds in private, semi-private, and basic rooms. The design features larger resident common areas, air conditioning throughout, and smaller “home areas” for up to 32 residents, fostering a familiar, community-oriented atmosphere.

“Foyer Richelieu Welland has long been a cornerstone of care and compassion in our community,” said Welland Mayor Frank Campion. “This expansion ensures residents, particularly our Francophone seniors, can access high-quality, culturally appropriate care right here in Welland.”

In support of the redevelopment, the City of Welland approved a four-year commitment of $50,000 annually from 2023 to 2026, for a total contribution of $200,000. This local investment reinforces the City’s dedication to accessible, inclusive health care services for all residents.

The redevelopment also includes Walker House, a new 10-bed Hospice Niagara residential hospice co-located with Foyer Richelieu Welland. The hospice began delivering palliative care services in August 2025, providing compassionate end-of-life care in one location.

Supported through the Ontario government’s Not-For-Profit Loan Guarantee Program, the project is part of a $6.4 billion provincial investment to build more than 30,000 new and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across Ontario by 2028.

Attribution: City of Welland media release