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All hands on deck for the holiday season in Port Colborne

Whether it’s seeing Santa on a tugboat, visiting the Grand Old Christmas Festival, or giving back through a city-wide holiday drive, there’s something for everyone during the holiday season in Port Colborne.

All Hands on Deck Holiday Drive

This year, the City of Port Colborne will be hosting a holiday drive in support of Port Cares and Gillian’s Place. The All Hands on Deck Holiday Drive will collect new unwrapped toys or books, non-perishable food, used clean coats, and new mittens. Drop off...

Canada Post Strike: What you need to know

Earlier today, Canada Post announced it wouldtemporarilyshut downits postaloperations due to a national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. This strike will affect millions of Canadians and businesses across the country, including those in Port Colborne.

 Thepostalstrike means that Canada Post mail will not be processed or delivered.At this time, the City of Port Colborne is closely monitoring the strike situation and is looking ahead at alternative arrangements for residents who still...

Port Colborne encourages holiday shoppers to redeem perks with local businesses

A savings pass is encouraging shoppers to visit local businesses in Port Colborne during the holiday season.

In collaboration with the Downtown and Main Street Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), the City of Port Colborne is inviting shoppers to choose local and save money with the Perks of Port Colborne Digital Savings Pass.

The mobile-exclusive pass is free for both customers and businesses and aims to make it easy for gift-givers to find the perfect present for everyone on their list. Many...

Public asked to vote on Port Colborne Lions Field mural design

The City of Port Colborne and the Port Colborne Lions Club are looking for input on a new mural that will be added to Lions Field Park. Residents will have the opportunity to vote on four different mural designs that capture the rich heritage of Port Colborne and the legacy of Lions Field. The mural will be painted on an existing building facing Killaly Street West.

Each proposed mural incorporates several design elements, including a lion to represent the Lions Club, baseball players, the Port...

Port Colborne will observe two ceremonies on Remembrance Day

Port Colborne will observe Remembrance Day with two ceremonies on Monday, Nov. 11. 

One ceremony is at H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park in collaboration with Port Colborne Branch 56 of the Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony will take place at the City of Port Colborne Cenotaph for the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Afghanistan from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. The proceedings will be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube and Facebook accounts. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Port Colborne Branch 56...