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Council supports reducing the number of councillors and updating ward boundaries for 2026 election

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, Port Colborne voters would elect six City Councillors and a Mayor, instead of the current eight councillors and a mayor. Under the proposed structure, the City would be divided into three wards, each represented by two councillors.

Because the deadline under the Municipal Act for municipalities to...

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Port Colborne Wave making a splash this International Women’s Day

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 strong support from the City of Port Colborne.

Established to grow and advance female hockey in South Niagara, the Wave now welcomes 244 participants of all ages and skill levels. The association calls Port Colborne’s Vale Health & Wellness Centre home, delivering league play alongside targeted...

Port Colborne Launches Public Engagement on Niagara Governance Review

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 process to ensure residents are actively involved in the conversation.

“Port Colborne is a strong and independent community,” said Mayor William Steele. “As these discussions move forward, it’s important that our residents have a voice on any decisions that are made that could impact how our City is...

Port Colborne Calls for Evidence-Based, Community-Informed Approach to Niagara Governance Review

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 Ford this morning, Mayor William Steele confirmed that Port Colborne does not support municipal amalgamation and instead supports a careful, evidence-based governance review.

“Port Colborne is a strong and independent community with real momentum,” said Mayor William Steele. “Forced amalgamation is...