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Update: Port Colborne Hospital Community Engagement
Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025 02:32 PM
On December 3, 2024, Council considered Report 2024-255 regarding the Port Colborne hospital, including a request from Niagara Health for a $6.2-million local share contribution to the South Niagara Hospital and a proposal to increase primary care services in Port Colborne.
Council requested that staff bring back a comprehensive public engagement plan to gather feedback from the community regarding the primary care proposal, the local share contribution, and the future of the Niagara Health site...
Indoor and outdoor activities coming to Port Colborne’s SportsFest weekend Feb. 7 to 9
Posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025 11:53 AM
Three days of family fun are coming to Port Colborne as the annual SportsFest weekend returns from Friday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 9.
First hosted in 1999, SportsFest is a February tradition that welcomes people from across Niagara and beyond to a city-wide celebration of indoor and outdoor events, with proceeds donated to charitable organizations.
Port Colborne Mayor William Steele said SportsFest offers something for everyone.
“We are grateful that so many local groups and volunteers offer such a...
Clarence Street Storm Sewer Construction
Posted on Friday, January 17, 2025 03:14 PM
Please be advised that Clarence Street, between King Street and West Street, will undergo significant reconstruction starting January 20, 2025. This project includes the installation of a new storm sewer and the complete replacement of asphalt and sidewalks in the construction zone.
Phase 1: Full Road Closure (Approximately 4 Weeks)
To complete the first phase of construction, a full road closure will be required for approximately four weeks. During this time, vehicular traffic will not be...
Killaly Street West Road Closure at Railroad Crossing
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 03:46 PM
Killaly Street West, between King Street and Mellanby Avenue, will be temporarily closed to vehicles and pedestrians to complete essential repairs to the rail crossing.
The closure is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, January 17, and is expected to be completed by 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 18. Detour signage will be posted to guide traffic during this period.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the infrastructure in our community. Please plan your travel...
Municipal Accommodation Tax to begin Feb. 1
Posted on Friday, January 10, 2025 02:25 PM
Beginning Feb. 1, 2025, a new mandatory Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) will be enforced in Port Colborne under By-law 7283/105/24.
The tax applies to all short-term accommodation establishments, which must now add a 4% (plus HST) charge to the room rate.
The MAT is only applied to accommodation providers. It is not levied on residents or other businesses, unless they stay overnight at an accommodation provider within the city.
The revenues collected from the tax will be utilized by the City of...
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