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Port Colborne's Family Day activities and closures

Port Colborne will offer a range of activities throughout the Family Day holiday weekend, with some municipal facility closures on the holiday Monday.

Activities

Friday, Feb. 13

• Watch the Winter Olympics in the Port Colborne Public Library atrium beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• Take part in a drop-in Love Bugs PD Day craft activity at the Port Colborne Public Library any time between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14

• Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in the Port Colborne Public Library atrium beginning at...

A year of growth for Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services with Fire Chief Stan Double

Just over a year into his tenure as Port Colborne’s Fire Chief, Stan Double is at the helm of a growing department that is focused on creating a safer community.

With more than three decades of experience in the fire service, Double embraced the opportunity to lead the department in Port Colborne, first stepping in as Interim Fire Chief in December 2024 before assuming the role permanently in February 2025. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Middleton also joined Chief Double and the department in February...

Port Colborne Polar Plunge Postponed to March 22 Due to Extreme Cold Weather

The City of Port Colborne has announced that the 2026 Port Colborne Polar Plunge has been postponed due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures and concerns for participant safety.

Originally scheduled for February 8, the event will now take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park Boat Ramp.

The annual fundraiser invites residents, businesses, and organizations to brave the icy waters in support of more than 23,000 Special Olympics athletes across Ontario. The...

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Black History Month 2026

February is Black History Month, when people from across the country participate in events and activities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.

The theme for 2026 is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” It recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present,...