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With its clear beaches, vibrant waterfront and welcoming small-town charm, Port Colborne is gaining recognition as a sought-after tourism destination - including as a friendly port for international c...
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Every successful event, program, and community initiative in Port Colborne is powered by a team of dedicated volunteers. This National Volunteer Week, the City is proud to recognize and celebrate the ...
Own a designated heritage property in the City of Port Colborne? Applications are now open for the 2025 Heritage Tax Incentive Program. Apply online today and take advantage of this opportunity to sup...
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Date: Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, until Friday, April 24, 2026 (tentatively). Location: King Street between Elgin Street and Princess Street. Details: The sidewalk on the west side of King Stree...
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The Honourable Premier Doug Ford, On Thursday, March 26, Niagara Regional Council voted to move forward with a comprehensive service delivery review. We know that the residents of Niagara deserve bett...
Proclamations 6.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed April 28, 2026, as National Day of Mourning in the City of Port Colborne to honour workers injured or killed on the job. The annual observance aims to strengt...
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Please be advised that Lorraine Road between Killaly St E. And Lakeshore Rd. E will be closed beginning March 30 for approximately three weeks to allow for ditching and culvert maintenance.Detour sign...
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Please be advised that the intersection of Killaly Street East and Welland Street will be closed from April 6 to April 17 to accommodate upgrades at the Regional sanitary sewer pumping station. Detour...
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The Easter Bunny is returning to Port Colborne in style on Saturday, April 4, arriving by tugboat for a full day of family-friendly activities across the City. Continuing Port Colborne's beloved Tugbo...
The Government of Canada and the City of Port Colborne are investing a combined $140,000 in a natural infrastructure project that will improve stormwater drainage and provide improved facilities for o...
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The City of Port Colborne will celebrate the opening of the 2026 shipping season on the Welland Canal with its annual Top Hat Ceremony on Sunday, March 22. Returning to Lock 8 Gateway Park, the mariti...
Delegations 10.1 Gary Gaverluk spoke on item 13.4 c. 10.2 Barbara Butters spoke on item 13.4 c. Mayor's Report Mayor Steele spoke about a joint letter from Niagara Mayors, including Port Colborne, sen...
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Port Colborne City Council has expressed its support for reducing the size of City Council and updating the City's ward boundaries ahead of the 2026 municipal election. If authorized by the Province, ...
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Stay up-to-date on what's happening in your City. City Hall News is full of great information on upcoming projects, events, important dates, and information. Read online here, or, subscribe to have it...
This International Women's Day, the Port Colborne Girls Hockey Association (PCGHA), better known as 'The Wave', is proudly celebrating a decade of empowering girls and women through sport, backed by s...
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Following Mayor William Steele's letter to the Province yesterday outlining Port Colborne's position on potential changes to municipal governance in Niagara, the City is launching a public engagement ...
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The City of Port Colborne has formally communicated its position to the Province of Ontario regarding the ongoing discussion about municipal governance in Niagara. In a letter sent to Premier Doug For...
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Eight municipalities unite behind a concrete plan to modernize regional governance, cut duplication, and keep taxes low for residents The Mayors of Thorold, West Lincoln, Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Gri...
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Residents of the City of Port Colborne now benefit from Next Generation 911 (NG911), a major advancement in emergency communications technology delivered through Port Colborne's fire dispatch provider...