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Port Colborne celebrates 2026 Welland Canal shipping season with traditional Top Hat Ceremony
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 03:26 PM
The City of Port Colborne will celebrate the opening of the 2026 shipping season on the Welland Canal with its annual Top Hat Ceremony on Sunday, March 22.
Returning to Lock 8 Gateway Park, the maritime tradition marks the journey of the first vessel through the Welland Canal. Port Colborne Mayor William Steele will greet the captain of the vessel – the Radcliffe R. Latimer – and present a top hat to mark the occasion.
Community members are invited to attend the celebration at 163 Mellanby Ave.,...
Council Meeting Recap - March 10, 2026
Posted on Monday, March 16, 2026 12:27 PM
Delegations
10.1 Gary Gaverluk spoke on item 13.4 c.
10.2 Barbara Butters spoke on item 13.4 c.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Steele spoke about a joint letter from Niagara Mayors, including Port Colborne, sent to Premier Doug Ford on March 4 which outlined a plan to modernize regional governance by reducing duplication, strengthening efficiency, addressing the number of elected officials, supporting economic growth, and keeping taxes low. He said he also shared a letter outlining the City of Port Colborne’s...
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Council supports reducing the number of councillors and updating ward boundaries for 2026 election
Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2026 02:16 PM
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...
City Hall News - March 2026
Posted on Monday, March 09, 2026 12:28 PM
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Port Colborne Wave making a splash this International Women’s Day
Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2026 09:00 AM
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...
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