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Council Recap - April 15, 2025 Council met for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 15. Delegations Council heard delegations from Marsha and Mike McCreadie; Anne Yagi on behalf of the Lorraine Bay Ass...
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The City of Port Colborne is recognizing its volunteers with a week of celebrations. Along with municipalities across Canada, Port Colborne will participate in National Volunteer Appreciation Week fro...
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Starting Monday, April 28, 2025, the City will begin planting over 400 new trees as part of the 2025 City Wide Tree Planting Program. This year's efforts are focused on Zone 1 of the City's Urban Fore...
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Please be advised that Beech Street between Fielden Avenue and Silver Street will be closed for municipal service connection. The work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 28, 2025 and should conclude ...
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The reopening of the Welland Canal means cruise ships will soon return to Port Colborne, and a group of local guides are excited to show their city to the nautical visitors. This year, Port Colborne w...
Proclamations 8.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed May 9, 2025 Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day in Port Colborne. Presentations 9.1 Niagara Industrial Association (NIA) Executive Director Jordan Sherlo...
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Easter fun is coming to Port Colborne on Saturday, April 19. The festivities will begin when the Easter Bunny hops aboard a tugboat on the Welland Canal for the annual Tugboat Bunny event - a traditio...
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The City of Port Colborne is seeking volunteers to serve on a newly established Healthcare Advisory Committee. There are currently five vacancies open to residents who are interested in participating ...
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Port Colborne is going green for Earth Day with the return of the City's free tree giveaway. The first-come, first-served event begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, supplying 500 free trees and 100...
The L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives staff is proud to present for Archives Awareness Week our new online exhibit, "Port Colborne High School Yearbooks: The Tattler." When the high school was ce...
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In response to the challenges posed by shifting U.S. tariffs, the City of Port Colborne, in collaboration with Niagara Region and the other 11 local municipalities, is encouraging residents to Shop, S...
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Here's what you will find in our April edition of City Hall News: A message from the Mayor. April events March Recap Community Engagement Opportunities Easter in Port Colborne Council Corner Intera...
City of Port Colborne seeking community feedback on allowing backyard chickens within the urban area
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The City of Port Colborne is asking residents for their input on whether backyard chickens should be allowed within the urban boundary in Port Colborne. A survey to obtain public feedback regarding ba...
Proclamations 6.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed Wednesday, April 2 as World Autism Day while committing to embrace awareness and acceptance today and every day throughout the year. Mayor's Report Mayor Stee...
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Update (April 16) - Due to unfavourable weather conditions this project has been delayed to April 25, 2025. Update (March 24) - this project has been delayed and will begin Monday, April 7, 2025 and w...
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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, Parliament...
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Live music will once again fill Port Colborne's waterfront when the City's Community Concert Series returns for the 2025 summer season. Presented by Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada. Taking place ...
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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 pro...
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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'...