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City Council approves COVID-19 vaccine policy for Port Colborne staff

City Council approves COVID-19 vaccine policy for Port Colborne staff, students, volunteers, and members of Council.

At last night’s Council meeting, staff recommended creating a vaccine policy consistent with the City’s corporate values, collective agreement language, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable legislation to be drafted and implemented.

“This vaccination policy will add another layer of protection to the workplace,” said Scott Luey, CAO. “Throughout the pandemic, senior leadership...

Bridge Closure - September 15

Bridge 21, the Clarence Street Bridge, will be closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, September 15 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The community bus travelling across the canal will be free to riders during this time.

Please visit the Bridge Status page for more information.

Port Colborne bridge closure updates from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System site.

Monarch Ultra Relay Run Inspires Pollinator Protection Across Ontario

On Sunday, Sept. 19, the Monarch Ultra Relay Run kicks off on a twenty-one day running adventure raising awareness and funds in support of monarch butterflies.  A launch party is planned in Peterborough, Ontario at 8 a.m., at the DePave Paradise garden, located at the southern end of Water Street. The public is encouraged to join in for the send-off celebration, which includes a monarch butterfly release, milkweed seed giveaway, and an opportunity to meet the Monarch Ultra Team.

The relay run,...

The Canadian Authors Series hosts upcoming virtual events

The Canadian Authors Series is pleased to announce the launch of a series of free virtual events starting this September.

Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.: The Winter Wives by Linden MacIntyre

• The legendary broadcast journalist and Scotiabank Giller Prize-winner launches his new novel, a thrilling new psychological drama that weaves threads of crime, disability, and dementia together into a tale of unrequited love and delusion

Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m.: Speak Silence by Kim Echlin

• From the author...

Port Colborne celebrates successful beach season and announces Splashtown Niagara as 2022 feature

The City of Port Colborne celebrates a successful 2021 beach season, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors to the sandy shores of Lake Erie.

After an unpredictable 2020 beach season due to COVID-19, with staff continuously pivoting to change operational procedures based on provincial guidelines, the City of Port Colborne was committed to ensuring the success of the 2021 season. As per Council directive, staff created a strategic operational plan, which included facilitating a free beach pass to Port...