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What to expect in Port Colborne on April 8 for the solar eclipse

With an historic celestial event on the horizon next week, the City of Port Colborne is preparing for significant crowds and large gatherings, increased traffic, and the possibility of communication challenges resulting from cell tower overloads.

The City is activating its Emergency Operations Centre and will be working closely with the Niagara Regional Police Service, Canadian Niagara Power, telecommunications providers, neighbouring municipalities, and other partners to ensure we are able to...

City Hall News - April 2024

Here’s what you will find in our April 2024 edition of City Hall News:

• A message from the Mayor
• April events
• March Recap
• Solar Eclipse information
• Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Interactive Magazine  

2024 Tax Clinics

Looking for help with your taxes this year? Check out these upcoming April Tax Clinics hosted by the office of Vance Badawey. Location: Guild Hall, 77 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on various dates, see calendar below: Criteria to be eligible for tax clinics: For individuals with modest income as shown below.

• 1 person - up to $35,000/year
• 2 people - up to $45,000/year
• 3 people - up to $47,500/year
• 4 people - up to $50,000/year

Required: 

• Valid photo ID 
• Completed intake form 
• Rent or...

Port Colborne ready to hop into the Easter holiday weekend

As we prepare to hop into the Easter holiday weekend, here is what you need to know about upcoming events and holiday closures at the City: Special Easter Farmers’ Market - The Downtown Port Colborne BIA is kicking-off the Farmers' Market season with their Special Easter market on Thurs., March 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Market Square, 59 Charlotte Street. Tugboat Bunny - Help us welcome the Easter Bunny Sat. March 30 at 9 a.m. as he sails in on the Pilot Boat along West Street. Easter egg hunt -...

Culvert replacement and ditching to beginning March 26, 2024

Beginning Tuesday, March 26 to Wednesday, March 27, City staff will have the following roads closed to accommodate cross culvert replacement and ditching:

• Michener Road will be closed between Holloway Bay Road and Pleasant Beach Road on Tuesday, March 26.
• Pleasant Beach Road will be closed between Michener Road and Beach Road beginning Wednesday, March 27.

Motorists should follow the posted signs to detour around the closures.

The City of Port Colborne thanks residents for their patience and...