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Port Colborne Polar Plunge Postponed to March 22 Due to Extreme Cold Weather
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:32 PM
The City of Port Colborne has announced that the 2026 Port Colborne Polar Plunge has been postponed due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures and concerns for participant safety.
Originally scheduled for February 8, the event will now take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. at the H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park Boat Ramp.
The annual fundraiser invites residents, businesses, and organizations to brave the icy waters in support of more than 23,000 Special Olympics athletes across Ontario. The...
City Hall News - February 2026
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:01 PM
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Black History Month 2026
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2026 08:51 AM
February is Black History Month, when people from across the country participate in events and activities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities.
The theme for 2026 is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” It recognizes the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have shaped our past, continue to influence our present,...
City fined for Laying Gravel at Nickel Beach in Fowler’s Toad Habitat
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 04:11 PM
In 2022, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) advised the City that, in order to protect the Fowler’s Toad, the longstanding practice of parking cars on Nickel Beach needed to end. The City accepted this direction and began taking steps to transition away from beach parking, including exploring and creating off-beach parking options.
In May 2022, construction occurred at the entrance to Nickel Beach to create a parking area and fence within what had historically been a...
Council Meeting Recap - January 27, 2026
Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:02 AM
Presentations
7.1 Council received a presentation from new Niagara Regional Chair Bob Gale.
Delegations
8.1 Brian Blackwell from Stantec spoke to Council about item 11.3 b.
8.2 Council received a written delegation from Michael and Julie Scott about item 12.1
8.3 Scott Lemke from Massey LLP spoke to Council about item 11.3 b.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Steele discussed attending the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference with Councillor Bodner, CAO Bryan Boles, and senior staff. The group made 15...
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