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Snowfall warning in effect for Port Colborne

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for South Niagara. A snowfall of 10 to 20 cm is expected tonight. Temperatures will fall this afternoon and rain will transition to snow. Freezing rain may be possible during this transition.

During this time residents are asked to refrain from parking on the street as snow clearing operations are underway. The City asks that you move your vehicle to an alternate location until the streets have been cleared. Parked cars make plowing difficult...

Christmas Light Display Contest adds holiday sparkle to Port Colborne

Port Colborne, ON (Dec. 23, 2020) – Local homes and businesses added some holiday sparkle to Port Colborne with the City’s Home for the Holidays Decorating Contest and Downtown Business Light Display Contest.

To add a bit of holiday cheer, the City of Port Colborne launched its first ever Christmas Light Display contest, encouraging both residents and local businesses to submit photos of their very best festive decorations. Multiple categories were created, including best balcony/front door display,...

Special weather statement in effect for South Niagara

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in effect for:

• Niagara Falls - Welland - Southern Niagara Region
• St. Catharines - Grimsby - Northern Niagara Region

Potentially heavy rain followed by significant snow early Friday.

Rain is forecast to begin tonight ahead of an approaching low pressure system. This rain will then continue into Thursday and become heavy at times. Total rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are likely.

By Thursday evening or Thursday...

Message from the Fire Chief

This year has been challenging for all of us. The pandemic has impacted the lives of citizens and emergency responders in one way or another throughout the year. Our community will, however, meet the challenge head on and always keep safety front and centre while adapting to the impacts of COVID-19. Look at how the residents of Port Colborne banded together and have made such an impact on the lives of children with their generous donations of toys and monies for Port Cares. Your fire service has...