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City Hall News - October 2022

The October 2022 edition of City Hall News is now available on our website.

This month's edition features information about the 2022 Municipal and School Board Election to be held Monday, Oct. 24, 2022; Learn how to register for our new Virtual City Hall (if you’re not already) and/or register to go paperless to receive a one-time credit up to $25 for water/wastewater bills and/or property taxes; Fall and winter events, including the Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention...

Optional, Low-Cost Service Plans Now Available for Port Colborne Homeowners Through New Partnership

One of the most difficult parts of homeownership is when something goes wrong. Beyond the financial expense, the stress of coordinating repairs is a hassle for many. The City of Port Colborne is now partnering with Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) to help resident homeowners protect themselves from those expected costs.

Through the partnership, which launched thanks to a decision by Port Colborne’s leadership to implement the new voluntary program for residents, homeowners in Port Colborne...

City of Port Colborne to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Port Colborne will recognize and observe Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was Sept. 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential School sites.

The City of Port Colborne is raising the Every Child Matters flag at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at 10 a.m. to remember and honour the survivors of the residential school system, and the children who never...

Advance polling sites opening across Niagara

Niagara voters hoping to cast their ballot before Election Day on Oct. 24, 2022, can do so at advance polling sites.

Advance polling sites permit voters to cast their ballot regardless of their Election Day polling station as noted on their voter notification card. Advance poll dates and voting options, including online and by mail, do vary based on municipality.

To learn more about voting options, advance polling sites and dates in your municipality, check your voter notification card or contact...

Beep! Beep! Touch-a-Truck returns to Port Colborne Operations Centre

Beep! Beep! The City of Port Colborne celebrates the return of Touch-a-Truck, a fun-filled and hands-on experience for the whole family, on Tues., Sept. 27, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the City of Port Colborne’s Engineering and Operations Centre, located at 1 Killaly Street W.  

Touch-a-Truck is a free, fun, family-friendly event for the young and young at heart to climb, learn, and explore different trucks, vehicles, and equipment that help the City of Port Colborne’s public works staff...