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Durham Street (Eastbound Lane and Sidewalk) Closed Between Fares Street and Mitchell Street

Date: Beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2025, until Friday, April 4, 2025.

Location: Durham Street between Fares Street and Mitchell Street.

Details: The eastbound lane of Durham Street and the adjacent sidewalk will be temporarily closed to accommodate equipment for the construction of a new building. The Eastbound lane is expected to re-open on a nightly basis but may need to remain closed periodically.

Detour: Local traffic will be able to use the posted detour route.

We appreciate your understanding and...

Federal government invests to improve infrastructure that will support development in Port Colborne

Government of Canada is investing $19.25 million in Project – Building Capacity for the City of Port Colborne: Investing in Growth and Development

Port Colborne, ON— Today, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport & Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced a $19.25 million federal investment to improve water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in the City of Port Colborne.

This funding supports the Building Capacity for the City of...

Port Colborne announces 2025 Community Concert Series lineup

Live music will once again fill Port Colborne’s waterfront when the City’s Community Concert Series returns for the 2025 summer season.

Taking place live in the bandshell at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, the concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on various Friday evenings throughout the summer months.

Admission is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item, which will be collected and donated to Port Cares.

This year’s performers include an array of styles to entertain residents and visitors alike.

Elm Street (Northbound Lane) Closed Between Clarence Street and Park Street

Beginning Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the northbound lane of Elm Street, between Clarence Street and Park Street, will be closed for the removal of a monitoring well in the City’s right-of-way.

The project may extend into Thursday, March 20, 2025. A detour route will be posted for local traffic.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

For more information, please contact Chris Viccica at 905-323-8112 or chris.viccica@portcolborne.ca.

Port Colborne to celebrate opening of Welland Canal with Top Hat Ceremony

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, the City of Port Colborne’s Top Hat Ceremony has been rescheduled to Monday, March 24, at 9 a.m.

The City of Port Colborne will mark the opening of the Welland Canal’s 2025 shipping season with a familiar spring tradition.

On Saturday, March 22, the City’s Top Hat Ceremony will return to Lock 8 Gateway Park, when Mayor William Steele will welcome the captain of the first downbound vessel and present them with a top hat to mark the occasion.

Along with...