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Victoria Day weekend activities and closures in Port Colborne

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 03:26 PM

The City of Port Colborne is encouraging residents to get out and PORTicipate this Victoria Day long weekend.

Ways to get involved:

Vale Health & Wellness Centre

  • Open all weekend for normal business hours, and Mon., May 22, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Roller skating is back from 1:30 - 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday on Rink 1.
  • The walking track remains open from 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • The YMCA will be open until 4 p.m. on Mon., May 22. Visit their website to view the weekend schedule.

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Port Colborne seeking feedback on waterfront redevelopment project

Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2023 01:02 PM

Members of the public are invited to attend an open house on June 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, to explore redevelopment concepts for Port Colborne’s waterfront.

In the spring of 2021, City staff began reviewing possibilities for the future of 11 King St., a multi-property area of land at the south end of West St. Since that time, staff have been working to better understand the existing conditions in the area, demolish vacated structures, and identify key...

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Hydrant fire flow activities beginning May 17

Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:03 PM

Beginning, Wed., May 17, the City's utilities department will be conducting hydrant fire flow testing in Zone 4 of the City, see the map below for details. Flow testing and flushing is done annually to ensure adequate water flow for firefighting activities, fire sprinkler systems, residents, and businesses. 

The goal is to clear any iron and mineral deposits from watermains to help maintain the City's water clarity and quality, and to provide important fire flow data that can influence...

Annual Catch Basin Cleaning set to begin May 15

Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2023 10:48 AM

Beginning Monday, May 15, 2023, GFL Environmental Inc. will begin the annual catch basin cleaning program. Crews will start on the east side of the City, in area 12. (Please refer to map below). The contractor will work on the east side of the City heading south into area 13, until the east side of the City has been completed.

Residents within area 12 and 13 are advised not to park on any catch basins during the week of May 15-19. Please approach working crews with caution and obey traffic...

Niagara Region seeking applicants for Committees

Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 09:10 AM

The Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara is seeking community members to join a number of its Committees. Serving on a Committee is a great way to provide valuable insight, get involved and play a key role in the future of your community. Learn more about the work of each Committee and the skills needed to apply: