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Beech Street closed between Fielden Avenue and Silver Street

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 by 5:00p.m, Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Local traffic will be able to use the posted detour route.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

For more information on this project, contact Chris Viccica at 905-323-8112 or via email at chris.viccica@portcolborne.ca

Port Colborne celebrates local volunteers

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 from Sunday, April 27 to Saturday, May 3.

In Port Colborne, volunteers play a key role in creating a vibrant and welcoming community. Their commitment allows for a full calendar of annual events, where they work alongside City staff to create memorable experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Local guides to welcome cruise ships and passengers back to Port Colborne

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 will welcome more than 70 cruise ship visits from Viking, Victory, Pearl Seas, and Ponant between April 23 and October 27. A 30 per cent increase in visits is being seen in all Great Lakes ports, with more than 700 total visits this year and a $230-million economic impact to the Great Lakes region as...

Council Meeting Recap - April 8, 2025

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 Sherlock gave a presentation to Council about the NIA.

Delegations

Council heard delegations from Angie Desmarais and Betty Konc about item 17.1 – a provincial healthcare advocacy letter and motion.

Mayor’s Report

The Mayor asked everyone in the city to support local businesses. He recognized the 20-year...

Easter Bunny to sail into Port Colborne Saturday, April 19

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 tradition that welcomes him to town while paying tribute to the city’s marine heritage. All are invited to celebrate the Easter Bunny’s arrival at 9 a.m. on West St., near the Pilot House (pending Seaway traffic).

Activities will continue as the fluffy guest of honour bounces across town to the Vale Health &...