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City Hall News - July 2023

Here’s what you will find in our July 2023 edition of City Hall News:

• Ways to PORTicipate in July
• Canada Day Activities
• 2023 Canal Days
• What’s new at your Port Colborne Public Library and Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
• Water Service and Sewer Lateral Replacement Grants and Loan Program
• Learn how to register for Virtual City Hall (if you’re not already)

How will you #PORTicipate, Port Colborne?

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Canada Day activities and closures in Port Colborne

School is officially out for summer and the first long weekend of the summer is here in Port Colborne!

Municipal offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, July 3, 2023, to observe Canada Day. Staff will return Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Residents requiring our Public Works department can call 905-835-2900 and press ‘9’ to reach the after-hours dispatch. Alternatively, if it is not a public works emergency, residents can submit a service request using our online form at www...

Council adopts ambitious new strategic plan for Port Colborne

At their meeting last night, Port Colborne City Council adopted a new strategic plan for 2023-2026 that reflects the city’s ambitions toward climate change adaptation, environmental protection, public infrastructure, health and livability, and economic stability.

The development of this strategic plan drew significantly on the challenges facing the community.

“We engaged with hundreds of residents, businesses and other key stakeholders to learn about their dreams and desires for the future of...

City of Port Colborne announces the 2023 Canal Days Concert Series

Earlier today at a much anticipated and lively media launch, Mayor Bill Steele announced the lineup for the 2023 Canal Days Concert Series. This year’s festival features four full days of entertainment and tons of opportunities for residents and visitors to #PORTicipate.

The main stage for the 45th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival is once again located in the beautiful H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, with top-notch entertainment throughout the festival.

Friday, August 4, 2023 – The gates will...

Port Colborne lifts open-air fire ban for all areas of the city

After rain and an improvement to air quality in the community, Port Colborne’s Fire Chief, Scott Lawson, has lifted the open-air fire ban for all areas of Port Colborne, effective June 13, 2023 at 8 a.m.

Residents are now permitted to have open-air fires, providing they meet the following pre-existing criteria:

• Minimum distance from buildings, property lines and combustible materials of not less than 3 m (10')
• Minimum of 5 m (16.5') vertical clearance from the top of the fire pit to combustibles