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Council Meeting Recap - March 25, 2025

Proclamations

6.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed Wednesday, April 2 as World Autism Day while committing to embrace awareness and acceptance today and every day throughout the year.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Steele discussed a visit from Niagara Centre Member of Parliament Vance Badawey to announce the City receiving $19.2 million to improve water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. He spoke about the Top Hat Ceremony, which was held Monday, March 24 to celebrate the spring opening of the Welland Canal...

City of Port Colborne seeking community feedback on allowing backyard chickens within the urban area

The City of Port Colborne is asking residents for their input on whether backyard chickens should be allowed within the urban boundary in Port Colborne. A survey to obtain public feedback regarding backyard chickens within the urban boundary and the reasons for allowing or not allowing them can be found below.  

Keeping small-flock poultry, also known as backyard chickens, is often valued for providing fresh eggs, companionship, and a stronger connection to local food sources. However, there are...

Durham Street (Eastbound Lane and Sidewalk) Closed Between Fares Street and Mitchell Street

Update (April 16) - Due to unfavourable weather conditions this project has been delayed to April 25, 2025. 

Update (March 24) - this project has been delayed and will begin Monday, April 7, 2025 and will conclude Thursday April 17, 2025.

Date: Beginning Tuesday, March 25, 2025, until Friday, April 4, 2025.

Location: Durham Street between Fares Street and Mitchell Street.

Details: The eastbound lane of Durham Street and the adjacent sidewalk will be temporarily closed to accommodate equipment for the...

Federal government invests to improve infrastructure that will support development in Port Colborne

Government of Canada is investing $19.25 million in Project – Building Capacity for the City of Port Colborne: Investing in Growth and Development

Port Colborne, ON— Today, Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport & Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced a $19.25 million federal investment to improve water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in the City of Port Colborne.

This funding supports the Building Capacity for the City of...