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#PORTicipate Pass - What you need to know!

Beach season is here! Just a reminder, Port Colborne residents can register for their very own #PORTicipate Pass. This summer you can access the beaches for free by registering online.

Once you’ve registered for your #PORTicipate Pass and either picked it up, or received it by mail, you’re ready to head to the beach!

If picking up your #PORTicipate Pass in person, please do so at your scheduled appointment time at one of the following locations:

- City Hall

- The Vale Health and Wellness Centre (Rink...

Council approves strategic plan that will guide the City’s future

In a unanimous vote at last night’s meeting, Council approved Port Colborne’s 2020-2023 strategic plan to help inform decision-making, set priorities, and allocate resources to ensure the City’s future success.  

Developed to support the City’s Vision and Mission Statement, the document encompasses goals as well as several projects and initiatives to support two strategic pillars, community and corporate. The finalized plan was a collaborative effort by City staff and Council with key themes...

New COVID-19 vaccination clinic dates available for booking

New COVID-19 vaccination clinics have been added to the provincial portal and are available for booking:

• May 31 – Niagara Falls, MacBain Community Centre
• June 6-8 – West Lincoln, West Lincoln Community Centre
• June 9-13 – Pelham, Meridian Community Centre

Individuals 18 years old or older in 2021 (born in 2003 or earlier) are now eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the provincial booking portal. Eligible residents can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination either online...

City reminds residents to PORTicipate safely this long weekend

Heading into the Victoria Day long weekend, the City of Port Colborne is reminding residents to PORTicipate safely by continuing to follow COVID-19 guidelines and only use outdoor facilities designated for resident use.

Starting Saturday, May 22 at 12:01 a.m., here are some great ideas to PORTicipate this weekend:  

• Go for a stroll or a bike ride on one of the many trails
• Enjoy the playground equipment located at City parks
• Support local businesses and order takeout or curbside pickup  
• Explore the...

Port Colborne public boat ramp reopens in time for long weekend

The Port Colborne public boat ramp reopens on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 just in time for a beautiful, sunny long weekend.

As the City of Port Colborne continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and begins to initiate the safe reopening of various outdoor facilities, as per Government of Ontario guidelines, the public boat ramp will reopen tomorrow. City staff have consulted with key stakeholders including other Niagara municipalities and the provincial government, and based on current Stay-at-Home...