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Join an Advisory Board/Committee 2024

Would you like to apply to become a member of an advisory Board/Committee?

Joining a Board or Committee is a great way to get involved, offer your voice and your valued skills to strengthen our shared sense of community.

The City of Port Colborne is accepting applications for positions on the following Boards/Committees:

• Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Museum, Heritage, and Culture Board
• Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee
• Port Colborne Library Board

Visit the City’s Committees and Boards webpage...

Hundreds of new trees to be planted in Port Colborne

Port Colborne is branching out its urban forest expansion efforts as hundreds of trees are set to be planted on City boulevards and properties over the coming weeks.

Starting this fall and continuing until the end of 2025, the City will be planting nearly 1,600 new trees to preserve and grow the urban tree canopy.

One of the goals of the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan is to increase the tree canopy to 40 per cent by 2040, with the current canopy at 32 per cent.

Tree growth is beneficial for...

City-Wide Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Work - October 2024

The City of Port Colborne, in collaboration with Civica Infrastructure Inc., will be conducting sanitary maintenance throughout the City, with a focus on the western region. This proactive initiative includes flushing and CCTV inspection of sewers to ensure our sewage systems remain efficient.

Impact on Residents:

• You may hear gurgling or bubbling from the water traps in toilets, sinks, or floor drains.
• In homes with insufficient venting, water might be drawn out into the service, potentially...