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Celebrating New Year’s Eve with an afternoon of fun in Port Colborne

A full afternoon of activities in Port Colbornewill welcome families to ring in the new year early on Dec. 31.

From 2 to 6 p.m. all are welcome at the Vale Health and Wellness Centreto take part in free skating, swimming, an early fireworks show and more!

Hosted by YMCAofNiagara and the City of Port Colborne, admission to the event is free of charge with a non-perishable food donation for Port Cares.

The afternoon’s activities include:

•Familyopenswimfrom 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. •Gyma

Closures, Holiday Hours and Family Fun in Port Colborne

The City of Port Colborne will close administrative buildings while other City buildings will experience differing hours during the holidays. There will also be a variety of activities taking place throughout the city, as well as additional key information to be aware of.

Closures and holiday hours

Administrative buildings

The City of Port Colborne’s planned holiday closure will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 with City administrative buildings reopening Monday, Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Vale...

Council Meeting Recap - December 9, 2025

Presentations

• Council watched a holiday choir performance presented by students from McKay Public School.
• Mayor Steele led a presentation of framed Christmas cards to youth artists from Port Colborne elementary schools who had submitted their designs for the City’s Community Christmas Card contest.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Steele discussed Santa Claus’ attendance at the Council meeting as well as the recent Tugboat Santa and Lighted Santa Claus Parade events on Dec. 6. He spoke about the Port Colborne...