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Council Meeting Recap - April 15 and 22, 2025

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 12:05 PM

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 Association; Rick Froese on behalf of the Lorraine Bay Association; and Robert Henderson on behalf of the Lorraine Bay Association, all of whom were delegating on item 6.1 about waterfront road allowances.

Staff Reports

6.1 Council received a report about Road Allowances. Council directed Public Works to...

2025 City Wide Boulevard Tree Planting

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 02:05 PM

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 Forest Management Plan, aiming to rejuvenate aging trees and continue growing a greener, healthier community.

Residents in affected areas were notified via door hangers distributed earlier in March 2025.

Crews will be working throughout neighbourhoods to complete the planting. Please keep an eye out and...

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Beech Street closed between Fielden Avenue and Silver Street

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 12:48 PM

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

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Port Colborne celebrates local volunteers

Posted on Friday, April 25, 2025 11:38 AM

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.

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

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 09:49 AM

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...