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Easter bunny at Vale

Easter Bunny to make a splash in Port Colborne Saturday, April 4

Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 09:21 AM

The Easter Bunny is returning to Port Colborne in style on Saturday, April 4, arriving by tugboat for a full day of family-friendly activities across the City.

Continuing Port Colborne’s beloved Tugboat Bunny tradition, the Easter Bunny will sail along the Welland Canal and dock at West Street near the Pilot House at 9 a.m. (Seaway traffic permitting).

Following the waterfront arrival, families are invited to the Vale Health & Wellness Centre for Vale Eggstravaganza – the City’s signature Easter...

Centennial Park Drone

Canada to support the construction of a new wetland in Port Colborne

Posted on Monday, March 23, 2026 01:53 PM

The Government of Canada and the City of Port Colborne are investing a combined $140,000 in a natural infrastructure project that will improve stormwater drainage and provide improved facilities for outdoor recreation.

The project will construct an approximate6,100 square-metrewetland and450 metresof gravel walking paths at Centennial Park in Port Colborne. Wetlands act as natural sponges, helping to soak up rain water, snow melt, and run-off. Their ability to retain water helps to protect the...

Top Hat Ceremony

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...

New Ward Boundaries

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...