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City of Port Colborne seeking community feedback on allowing backyard chickens within the urban area

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:01 PM

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 backyard chickens within the urban boundary and the reasons for allowing or not allowing them can be found below.  

Keeping small-flock poultry, also known as backyard chickens, is often valued for providing fresh eggs, companionship, and a stronger connection to local food sources. However, there are...

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

Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025 01:47 PM

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 will conclude Thursday April 17, 2025.

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...

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

Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2025 05:38 PM

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...

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Port Colborne announces 2025 Community Concert Series lineup

Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 10:15 AM

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 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...

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

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 01:29 PM

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.