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Free Comic Book Day at the Library

Calling all superheroes! The Port Colborne Public Library has put out a superhero signal inviting all local comic book lovers to drop by the Library this Saturday, August 14! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. celebrate Comic Book Day and pick up a free comic book. Now’s your chance to dress up as your favourite superhero, wear a cape, or rock a classic superhero t-shirt, and get your photo taken with superheroes. You’ll also get to spin a wheel for a chance to win an extra prize to go along with your free comic...

Pop-up clinic this Saturday in Fort Erie (Crystal Beach)

​Residents who need a first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are invited to pop in to an upcoming Niagara Region Public Health clinic at the Crystal Ridge Community Centre in Fort Erie.

As mass immunization efforts continue, pop-up clinics like this will hopefully give even more opportunity for people in Niagara to get vaccinated. This pop-up clinic will be available for walk-ins only, and both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be offered.  

WHEN: Saturday, August 14 from 10...

CAA Niagara Launches 'Slow Down' Lawn Signs Program

CAA Niagara is pleased to announce its new ‘Slow Down’ lawn sign program, which offers FREE signs to residents of Niagara with the intent of confronting speeding on residential streets, as well as promoting safe and responsible driving practices. The initiative is supported by the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) and six of the region’s municipalities, including the Town of Lincoln, the City of Niagara Falls, the City of Port Colborne, the City of St. Catharines, the City of Thorold and the...

Lockview Park Redevelopment Second Virtual Open House

The City of Port Colborne is seeking resident input on the redevelopment of Lockview Park. Residents are invited to participate in a virtual open house, where they can ask questions and hear updates. The second virtual open house is happening Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. 

If residents are interested in participating at the virtual public open house, they are asked to email lockviewpark@portcolborne.ca. City staff will provide more instructions and a Zoom link. 

Residents...

Sugarloaf Marina launches ‘Clear Your Gear’ initiative

Sugarloaf Marina is excited to launch the ‘Clear Your Gear’ initiative that aims to prevent improperly discarded fishing line that could potentially cause entanglement concerns for people, boats, and wildlife.

The ‘Clear Your Gear’ initiative originated in Iowa, U.S.A. before making its way to Canada. The goal is to collect and recycle used fishing line by providing cannisters throughout marinas and boat docks to prevent fish, shorebirds, water wildlife, scuba divers and boat propellers from getting...