News

Canada Day activities and closures in Port Colborne

School is officially out for summer and the first long weekend of the summer is here in Port Colborne!

Municipal offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, July 3, 2023, to observe Canada Day. Staff will return Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Residents requiring our Public Works department can call 905-835-2900 and press ‘9’ to reach the after-hours dispatch. Alternatively, if it is not a public works emergency, residents can submit a service request using our online form at www...

Council adopts ambitious new strategic plan for Port Colborne

At their meeting last night, Port Colborne City Council adopted a new strategic plan for 2023-2026 that reflects the city’s ambitions toward climate change adaptation, environmental protection, public infrastructure, health and livability, and economic stability.

The development of this strategic plan drew significantly on the challenges facing the community.

“We engaged with hundreds of residents, businesses and other key stakeholders to learn about their dreams and desires for the future of...

City of Port Colborne announces the 2023 Canal Days Concert Series

Earlier today at a much anticipated and lively media launch, Mayor Bill Steele announced the lineup for the 2023 Canal Days Concert Series. This year’s festival features four full days of entertainment and tons of opportunities for residents and visitors to #PORTicipate.

The main stage for the 45th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival is once again located in the beautiful H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, with top-notch entertainment throughout the festival.

Friday, August 4, 2023 – The gates will...

Port Colborne lifts open-air fire ban for all areas of the city

After rain and an improvement to air quality in the community, Port Colborne’s Fire Chief, Scott Lawson, has lifted the open-air fire ban for all areas of Port Colborne, effective June 13, 2023 at 8 a.m.

Residents are now permitted to have open-air fires, providing they meet the following pre-existing criteria:

• Minimum distance from buildings, property lines and combustible materials of not less than 3 m (10')
• Minimum of 5 m (16.5') vertical clearance from the top of the fire pit to combustibles

Port Colborne is ready to rock this summer with a free Community Concert Series

Earlier today, Mayor Bill Steele announced an exciting addition to the 2023 summer events and festivals line up in Port Colborne – a new outdoor Community Concert Series, free for residents and visitors alike.

The free Community Concert series features a fantastic lineup of artists including Freedom Train, the Dreamboats, Grace2 Tragically Hip Tribute, Mystic Highway and many more. With this new series, the City of Port Colborne continues its long history of presenting amazing local talent from...