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Council Meeting Recap - May 13, 2025

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 10:52 AM

Presentations

Port Colborne Marine Auxiliary Rescue shared its five-year stats with Council

Staff Reports

10.3 a. Council approved the continued partnership with Lighthouse Festival Theatre to operate and manage theatre programming in the Roselawn Centre.

10.3 b. Council approved changes in the Planning function in Port Colborne resulting from changes made by Provincial Bill 23. Council also approved having the CAO sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Engineering Function and Services in...

Tulips

Parks, beaches and washrooms open for long weekend in Port Colborne

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 01:48 PM

The Victoria Day long weekend will mark the opening of various seasonal outdoor spaces in Port Colborne.  

Beaches

Among the familiar favourites are the City’s Nickel Beach and Centennial-Cedar Bay Beach, which will welcome sand seekers back to the Lake Erie shore.

At Nickel Beach, there are new hourly parking options through the Honk Mobile app available on weekdays and after 4 p.m. on weekends in Zone 2. A variety of other parking options are available, and Port Colborne residents with a...

Public Work Week

Port Colborne celebrating National Public Works Week May 18-24

Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2025 09:41 AM

The next time you drive on a smoothly paved road, walk through a carefully maintained park, or enjoy clean and safe water from your tap, take a moment to thank a Public Works professional.

From May 18 to 24, Port Colborne is celebrating National Public Works Week – an annual campaign recognizing the contributions of Public Works professionals across North America. These professionals dedicate their careers to enhancing the daily lives of residents through the maintenance and improvement of...

Mayor at desk

City and partners strengthen safety and security measures at Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores for 2025

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 02:07 PM

As Mayor of Port Colborne, I am committed to ensuring our community and its visitors enjoy a safe, respectful, and vibrant summer season. With the summer of 2025 fast approaching, I want to share the steps taken to address concerns raised during previous peak weekends at Sun Retreats Sherkston Shores.

I’ve met with the Sherkston Shores management team, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), Niagara EMS, Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services, City By-Law Services, and senior City staff....

Short term rental

City of Port Colborne Launches Public Engagement on Proposed Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law

Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 09:57 AM

The City of Port Colborne is inviting residents, property owners, and business operators to participate in a comprehensive public engagement campaign focused on the regulation of short-term rental accommodations within the community. This initiative follows Council’s direction to gather input on a proposed by-law that would license, regulate, and govern short-term rentals across the city.

The draft by-law, now available for public review, aims to address community concerns such as noise, safety,...