The City of Port Colborne is inviting residents to review and provide feedback on its draft Community Health & Wellness Action Plan, building on extensive community input gathered over the past year.
The draft Action Plan reflects what the City has heard from more than 2,000 survey responses, public sessions, and community conversations over the past year. It outlines a local approach to improving access to care, strengthening services, and supporting long-term health and wellness across Port Colborne. This phase of engagement focuses on confirming priorities, refining proposed actions, and ensuring the plan reflects the needs and experiences of the community.
Engagement Opportunities
Residents are encouraged to review the draft Community Health & Wellness Action Plan and share their feedback through a range of engagement opportunities available from May 5 to July 2, 2026.
Opportunities include:
Online survey (approximately 15 minutes to complete): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PChealth
Paper surveys available at City Hall, the Port Colborne Public Library, the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, and select community locations
In-person open houses and drop-in sessions:
Wednesday, May 20 from 2-6 p.m. at City Hall
Thursday, May 21 from 3-7 p.m. at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre
Wednesday, June 24 from 2-6 p.m. at City Hall
Thursday, June 25 from 3-7 p.m. at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre
Virtual information session(s) (details to be announced)
Information at weekly Friday Port Colborne Farmers' Market
Focus groups and interviews with community members and key populations
About the draft Action Plan
The draft Community Health & Wellness Action Plan focuses on eight key areas, including:
Better Access Through Advanced Primary Care
Medical Imaging and Lab Services
Community-Based Care
Mental Health and Well-Being
Transportation and Access to Care
Healthy Resilient Communities
Equity, Inclusion and Culturally Safe Care
Community Voice, Accountability and Advocacy
While the City does not deliver healthcare services, it plays an important role in advocating for residents, coordinating partners, and planning for community well-being.
Printed copies of the draft Community Health & Wellness Action Plan are available by request at City Hall and the Port Colborne Public Library.
Have Your Say
Residents can access the draft plan, complete the survey, and learn more about engagement opportunities by visiting: www.portcolborne.ca/healthcare
Feedback collected through this phase will be shared with Council and used to refine the Action Plan before it is finalized later this year.