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City of Port Colborne wins 2026 Municipality of the Year award

The City of Port Colborne is celebrating provincial recognition after being named the 2026 Municipality of the Year (Population Under 50,000) by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO).

Presented at the annual FEO Awards Gala on Feb. 25, the award recognizes municipalities that demonstrate exceptional leadership in supporting local festivals and community events. Port Colborne stands out among similarly sized municipalities for its vibrant, year-round programming that celebrates the City’s culture,...

Statement from Mayor Steele Regarding Governance Discussions in Niagara

I want to acknowledge the recent discussions regarding potential changes to municipal governance in Niagara. I am disappointed in how this matter has come forward, as conversations of this magnitude require a thoughtful, transparent process supported by meaningful consultation with municipalities, residents, and community partners. Decisions that could fundamentally reshape how our communities are governed should not be advanced without careful analysis and open dialogue, and in consultation...

Heritage Week 2026: Making Heritage Accessible - Preparing Reports

The third week of February marks Heritage Week in Ontario, during which we celebrate heritage in all its forms and how it is conserved, promoted, and commemorated for generations to come. This week we have taken the opportunity to celebrate the theme of ‘Making Heritage Accessible’ by showcasing the efforts being made to make heritage resources available for all to learn from. One of the ways the Department of Museum and Culture makes heritage resources accessible is through the L.R. Wilson...

Council Meeting Recap - February 10, 2026

Statutory Public Meeting

8.1 Council reviewed a Public Meeting report regarding a request to have 395 Elm Street added to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) area. Council directed Planning and Development staff to bring forward a recommendation report to the next available meeting.

Proclamations

9.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed Feb. 16 to 22, 2026 as Heritage Week in Port Colborne.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Steele highlighted the four new Port Colborne Sports Wall of Fame inductees honoured on Feb. 7...

Cost, care and creativity enhance Civil Marriage Ceremonies in Port Colborne

As Valentine’s Day approaches and love is in the air, Port Colborne’s Legislative Services team is reminding couples that they can get married with a Civil Marriage Ceremony in the city.

Since first offering the chance for couples to tie the knot in 2024, City staff have performed 54 Civil Marriage Ceremonies, which are now available at three locations: City Hall, the Sugarloaf Marina Pavilion, and Roselawn Centre.

City Clerk Charlotte Madden is one of eight officiants who are certified to...