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Port Colborne launches public engagement on establishing Government Business Enterprises

Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 03:30 PM

The City of Port Colborne is exploring an innovative way to deliver essential infrastructure and support economic growth without placing additional pressure on taxpayers.

City Council is considering the establishment of two Government Business Enterprises (GBEs). If approved, the GBEs would be responsible for constructing, maintaining and owning the water, wastewater and potentially other infrastructure serving the East Side Employment Lands district, which includes both current and future industrial...

Council Meeting Recap - October 14, 2025

Posted on Friday, October 17, 2025 04:07 PM

Proclamations

8.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed October 2025 as “Small Business Month” in the City of Port Colborne and he encouraged all citizens to recognize and celebrate small businesses in Port Colborne

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Steele spoke about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. He discussed the passing of Niagara Region Chair Jim Bradley. He thanked everyone who attended the Open House event on Oct. 9. He congratulated McKay Public School for winning this year’s Paint-A-Plow...

Port Colborne residents asked to help shape 10-year Parks and Recreation plan

Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 03:12 PM

TheCity of Port Colborne isasking residents toshare their thoughts on the development of aParks and Recreation Strategic Plan.

Once completed, theplanwill help determine future needs and priorities forthe City’sparks, recreation facilitiesandservices, as well as how theyare delivered to the community for the next 10 years.

To gather input, theCitywilluse online and paper surveys,andan in-personpublic engagement open house, to learnresidents’opinionsofPort Colborne’s parks, recreation facilities,...

Ultimate Family Nights are coming to Port Colborne

Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 11:19 AM

A series of free family fun nights are coming to Port Colborne’s Vale Health and Wellness Centre at 550 Elizabeth Street.

Hosted by the City of Port Colborne and YMCA of Niagara, The Ultimate Family Night at Vale will take place once a month from October to April. Each edition will feature a movie in the gym beginning at 6 p.m., a free skate from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and a free swim from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

The dates of the events and the selected movies for each evening are: