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Cruise Ship along West Street

Port Colborne’s cruise ship initiative draws public interest

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 01:37 PM

Over 50 members of the community attended the public information session on Thurs., Apr. 8 to learn more about the city’s plans to make Port Colborne a cruise ship hub.

The public information session, which hosted an audience of 15 people in person and additional 35 on Zoom, began with a presentation from Greg Higginbotham, the city’s tourism coordinator, that included a high-level summary of Port Colborne’s cruise destination business case and a recap of what the city’s project team has been working...

Girls holding Easter baskets

Hopping into the Easter holiday weekend

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2022 09:37 AM

As we prepare to hop into the Easter holiday weekend, here is what you need to know about upcoming events and holiday closures at the City:

Easter Farmers’ Market

The Downtown Port Colborne BIA is kicking-off the Farmer’s Market season with their Easter market on Thurs., Apr. 14, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Market Square, 59 Charlotte Street. There will be special treats for children and adults, and all the Easter goodies including freshly baked goods, meats, cheeses, fresh-cut flowers, and...

Port Colborne delegates meeting with provincial officials to discuss priority projects

Posted on Thursday, April 07, 2022 02:59 PM

Mayor Steele and senior staff are heading to Toronto for a municipal conference and have several meetings confirmed with provincial Ministers and Parliamentary Assistants to discuss priority projects.

The Ontario Goods Roads Association (OGRA) conference, being held from Apr. 10 to 13, 2022 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, will be in-person. Last year’s conference was virtual due to COVID-19 and health protocols.  Port Colborne delegates attending the 2022 OGRA conference include:

  • Mayor...

Public Meeting – Building Permit Fee By-law

Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2022 01:03 PM

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colborne will hold a public meeting to consider a proposed new Building Permit Fee By-law under Section 7 of the Building Code Act.

Public Meeting
Date:     Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Time:     6:30 p.m.
Where:  In-person in Council Chambers, 3rd floor City Hall, 66 Charlotte Street, or Virtual
              via our...

Cruise Ship on Canal Wall

Engaging with the community for the future of Port Colborne’s cruise ship initiative and waterfront

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2022 02:29 PM

Port Colborne staff are hosting a public information session about the city’s cruise ship initiative on Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives, 286 King Street, in person and via Zoom.

In person attendance will be capped at 15 spaces and can be reserved by emailing tourism@portcolborne.ca or calling 905-835-2900 x505, while others wishing to join via Zoom can reserve their space online. Attendees to the public information session can expect:

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