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Catharine Street Closed Between Clarence Street and Charlotte Street beginning February 19, 2025

Beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2025, through Thursday, February 20, 2025, Catharine Street will be closed between Clarence Street and Charlotte Street for public utility infrastructure improvements. The closure may extend into Friday, February 21, 2025, depending on project progress. A detour route will be posted for local traffic.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we complete this important work. For more information, please contact Chris Viccica at 905-323-8112 or chris...

Port Colborne City Council appoints Bryan Boles as new CAO

The City of Port Colborne is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Boles as the City’s new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), effective today.

Boles’ appointment marks a new chapter in Port Colborne’s continued growth and commitment to delivering an exceptional small-town experience in a big way. As a senior municipal leader with decades of progressive management experience and a passion for public service, Boles has served as Port Colborne’s Director, Corporate Services & Recreation /...

Port Colborne adds two firefighters and a training officer after contract negotiations

The City of Port Colborne has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with the Port Colborne Professional Firefighters Association (PCPFFA) for a three-year term, ending December 31, 2026.

Highlights of the agreement include hiring two new full-time firefighters from a previous hiring pool, as well as a new training officer, both of which will improve operational abilities and help to meet the changing needs of the city. The additional staffing will allow for a higher level of training for...

Councillor Ron Bodner appointed as Port Colborne’s temporary Deputy Mayor

Port Colborne City Council has appointed Councillor Ron Bodner to the position of Deputy Mayor, while Mayor William Steele is taking a temporary unpaid leave of absence to run in the provincial election.

Deputy Mayor Bodner has spent several terms as a Council member and was Port Colborne’s Mayor from 2004 to 2006.

The City thanks Deputy Mayor Bodner for stepping into the temporary leadership position while Mayor Steele is away.

City Hall News - February 2025

Here’s what you will find in our February 2025 edition of City Hall News:

• A message from the Mayor
• February events
• December/January Recap
• Sportsfest 
• Future of Healthcare in Port Colborne

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