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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...

Port Colborne's Family Day activities and closures

Port Colborne will offer a range of activities throughout the Family Day holiday weekend, with some municipal facility closures on the holiday Monday.

Activities

Friday, Feb. 13

• Watch the Winter Olympics in the Port Colborne Public Library atrium beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• Take part in a drop-in Love Bugs PD Day craft activity at the Port Colborne Public Library any time between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14

• Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in the Port Colborne Public Library atrium beginning at...

A year of growth for Port Colborne Fire and Emergency Services with Fire Chief Stan Double

Just over a year into his tenure as Port Colborne’s Fire Chief, Stan Double is at the helm of a growing department that is focused on creating a safer community.

With more than three decades of experience in the fire service, Double embraced the opportunity to lead the department in Port Colborne, first stepping in as Interim Fire Chief in December 2024 before assuming the role permanently in February 2025. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Middleton also joined Chief Double and the department in February...

Port Colborne Polar Plunge Postponed to March 22 Due to Extreme Cold Weather

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...