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Port Colborne ready to hop into the Easter holiday weekend

As we prepare to hop into the Easter holiday weekend, here is what you need to know about upcoming events and holiday closures at the City: Special Easter Farmers’ Market - The Downtown Port Colborne BIA is kicking-off the Farmers' Market season with their Special Easter market on Thurs., March 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Market Square, 59 Charlotte Street. Tugboat Bunny - Help us welcome the Easter Bunny Sat. March 30 at 9 a.m. as he sails in on the Pilot Boat along West Street. Easter egg hunt -...

Culvert replacement and ditching to beginning March 26, 2024

Beginning Tuesday, March 26 to Wednesday, March 27, City staff will have the following roads closed to accommodate cross culvert replacement and ditching:

• Michener Road will be closed between Holloway Bay Road and Pleasant Beach Road on Tuesday, March 26.
• Pleasant Beach Road will be closed between Michener Road and Beach Road beginning Wednesday, March 27.

Motorists should follow the posted signs to detour around the closures.

The City of Port Colborne thanks residents for their patience and...

Official Plan Open House

Join us for an interactive session discussing the details of the New Official Plan for the City of Port Colborne. Our knowledgeable staff and dedicated project team members will be on hand to address inquiries and collect valuable feedback. Have the chance to contribute your insights and shape the focus of the New Official Plan by providing input on its key priority areas.

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Third Floor City Hall Council Chambers, 66 Charlotte St.

The City’s...

Public Health reminds residents to ‘protect their peepers’ during April 8 Solar Eclipse

On April 8, Niagara will be one of the few places in Canada in the path of a total solar eclipse. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime event that is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the region, and Public Health is reminding residents and visitors to protect their eyes and enjoy the eclipse safely.

Use Certified Solar Eclipse Glasses

It is very dangerous to look directly at the sun at any time, and a quick glance during an eclipse can be especially tempting. Looking directly at the...

Get your Eclipse glasses starting March 8

The City will begin offering free solar eclipse glasses for residents with a PORTicipate pass or Port Colborne Public Library card.

To get your free glasses:

1. Visit City Hall and show your PORTicipate pass. If you don’t have a PORTicipate pass, you can sign up for one while you’re at City Hall.
2. Visit the Port Colborne Public Library and show you library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for one while you’re at the library.

• Maximum 5 pairs of glasses per household
• Glasses are...