What's Up, Welland‪?‬ City of Welland

If you’re ready to get your groove on by the water, you’ll want to tune into this episode. We’re turning up the volume on this year’s Concerts on the Canal series. One of Welland’s most anticipated summer traditions is back with a rocking lineup of acts and artists that’ll have folks tapping their toes and swaying to the sounds of live music.Aaron Berger brings us the scoop on the summerlong setlist, the family-friendly atmosphere to expect at these free shows, and how special it is experienc...

It’s been just over a year since the organization formerly known as Women’s Place of South Niagara rebranded as Birchway Niagara, and they are thriving. Services continue to expand and they’re reaching and helping more people than ever before.Today, Amanda Braet and Jennifer McQuestion join us to discuss Birchway’s offerings, especially here in Welland, and to highlight their biggest fundraising event of the year: Book Riot. So, brew a cup of coffee and get ready to learn about a remarkable o...

You’re in for an episode that’s rich in all things recreation across the City of Welland.As the sunshine and warm weather beckon us outdoors, today’s guests come inside to run the gamut of what’s available, where to find it, and how many ways folks of all ages can get active on land, in and around the water, or a blend of both.You won’t want to miss Nicole Pilote and Laura Chatterton share their enthusiastic endorsements of Welland’s recreational offerings. You can catch all past episode...

When a municipality commits to downtown revitalization, the pivotal place to start is with a visionary and well-informed plan. That’s where the City of Welland finds itself and that’s exactly what we’re doing. Consultants have been chosen, community engagement will soon commence, and a downtown-focussed improvement plan will take shape.Grant Munday, the City’s director of planning and development services, discusses the what, why, and how of updating the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, t...

A municipal career spanning more than two decades. A lifetime of lived experience, academic achievements, and professional development. Fresh insights and inspired observations about people, community, and the City of Welland.It’s all in the mix when Jessica Ruddell, director of community services, makes her What’s Up, Welland? debut. You can catch all past episodes and leave us comments at www.engagewelland.ca/podcast

Prepare yourself for an episode that’s all about being prepared in the event of an emergency. We can’t control the unexpected or predict when the unforeseen may occur, but with some thought and action beforehand, we can at least be ready.Unsure what that readiness should be? Well, Matt Richardson, deputy fire chief with Welland Fire and Emergency Services, is here with the right advice. And not only that, he’s kicking off Emergency Preparedness Week, running May 5 to 11, and highlighting this...