Port Colborne honours veterans during time of remembrance

The City of Port Colborne is observing a time of remembrance to honour those who served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace.

Council Proclamations

City Council has proclaimed Oct. 26 to Nov. 11 as Poppy Week in Port Colborne in honour of the people from the city who gave their lives during World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Afghanistan War.

Council also proclaimed Nov. 8, 2025, as Indigenous Veterans Day, and invited residents to remember and reflect on the long and proud tradition of Indigenous military service to Canada.

Remembrance Day Ceremonies

There will be two Remembrance Day ceremonies in Port Colborne on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

The City of Port Colborne and Port Colborne Branch 56 of the Royal Canadian Legion will collaborate on a ceremony at the H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park Cenotaph. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., the ceremony will also be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube and Facebook accounts.

The second ceremony will be hosted by St. John’s Lutheran Church. It will take place at 10:45 a.m. in Centennial – Cedar Bay Park at the Township of Humberstone Cenotaph for World War I, World War II and Korea.    

Remembrance Day has been commemorated by Commonwealth member states since the end of the World War I to honour those who have served during times of conflict and those who died in the line of duty.

Port Colborne Mayor William Steele said he hoped everyone would take time to remember the sacrifices of those who fought for Canada.

“I encourage residents to wear a poppy and mark a moment of silence to honour those who gave so much to protect our country and to ensure their memory lives on,” he said.

The City’s administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 11.

For more information on Remembrance Day in Port Colborne, visit www.portcolborne.ca/remembranceday