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Port Colborne celebrating National Public Works Week May 18-24

The next time you drive on a smoothly paved road, walk through a carefully maintained park, or enjoy clean and safe water from your tap, take a moment to thank a Public Works professional.

From May 18 to 24, Port Colborne is celebrating National Public Works Week – an annual campaign recognizing the contributions of Public Works professionals across North America. These professionals dedicate their careers to enhancing the daily lives of residents through the maintenance and improvement of...

City and partners strengthen safety and security measures at Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores for 2025

As Mayor of Port Colborne, I am committed to ensuring our community and its visitors enjoy a safe, respectful, and vibrant summer season. With the summer of 2025 fast approaching, I want to share the steps taken to address concerns raised during previous peak weekends at Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores.

I’ve met with the Sherkston Shores management team, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), Niagara EMS, Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services, City By-Law Services, and senior City staff....

City of Port Colborne Launches Public Engagement on Proposed Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law

On Sept. 23, 2025, City of Port Colborne Council approved a new by-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Port Colborne. The new by-law will come into effect on November 1, 2025 and will regulate all pre-existing and future short-term rental accommodations within the community.

More information on the by-law and how to apply for a license will be available very soon. 

Upcoming Open Houses for Ward Boundary Review

The City of Port Colborne is hosting two open houses on May 14 & 15 to gather information from residents regarding the number of Councillors in Port Colborne and where ward boundaries should be drawn.

A ward boundary review is a process in which a municipality assesses and potentially adjusts its electoral wards and/or electoral systems to ensure equitable and accurate council representation.  Wednesday, May 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 Thursday, May 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
 Drop-in to the Vale Health...

Dreams become reality in Port Colborne Library contest

Imagine a library where anything could be available to borrow. The Port Colborne community is invited to dream big and think boldly, because their local library is listening – and if they can dream it, the library can lend it.

From May 1 to 30, residents are invited to get creative with the Port Colborne Public Library’s My Dream Borrow contest. Through a ballot submission, community members can share their “dream borrow” – a unique item they wish to borrow from the library. The possibilities...