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Ontario Investing More than $90 Million to Support Expanded Provincial Shipbuilding Capacity

Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 05:04 PM

Investment will support National Shipbuilding Strategy and create good-paying jobs for Ontario workers

Today, Premier Doug Ford was in St. Catharines to announce that the Ontario government is investing over $90 million through the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program (OSGP) to increase capacity in the province’s shipbuilding industry as part of its plan to protect Ontario. The investment will help meet the growing demand for Ontario-made vessels, help Ontario shipbuilders support Canada’s...

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Port Colborne launches second round of engagement on New Official Plan

Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2026 10:48 AM

Port Colborne residents are invited to help shape the future of their community by participating in upcoming public engagement initiatives for the City’s New Official Plan.

An Official Plan is a long-term planning document that guides how a municipality manages land use, community growth, infrastructure, and environmental protection. Port Colborne’s New Official Plan will guide planning and development decisions in the community through to 2056.

Building on feedback received during the first...

Main Street West Closed for Railroad Crossing Replacement on July 7, 2026

Posted on Friday, July 03, 2026 03:09 PM

The City of Port Colborne advises residents and motorists that Main Street West (Regional Road 3), between King Street and Mellanby Avenue (Regional Road 3A), will be closed to through traffic on Tuesday, July 7, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow Niagara Region to complete a railroad crossing replacement.

During the closure, motorists are asked to follow the posted detour route via King Street, Killaly Street West (Regional Road 5), and Mellanby Avenue (Regional Road 3A). Please note that emergency...

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Port Colborne’s July 3 Community Concert Series performance rescheduled due to weather concerns

Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2026 01:43 PM

Port Colborne’s Community Concert Series performance scheduled for Friday, July 3, featuring Fiddlestix, has been rescheduled due to forecasted unstable weather conditions and recent severe storm activity across the Niagara region.

The safety of performers, vendors, volunteers, staff, and concertgoers remains the City's top priority. While weather conditions may improve, the City is rescheduling the performance out of an abundance of caution.

The performance has been rescheduled for Friday, July...

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Moonlight Flicks returns to H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park in support of Port Cares

Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2026 10:31 AM

Pack a blanket, gather the family, and enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars as Moonlight Flicks returns to H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park this summer.

The City of Port Colborne will host four family-friendly outdoor movie nights this July and August. Admission is free with a non-perishable food or cash donation to Port Cares, with movies beginning at dusk.  

This year's movie lineup includes:

  • July 8 – Night at the Museum
  • July 22 – Big Hero 6 (Sponsored by Canalside Restaurant and Inn)
  • August 12 – Hook...