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Bridge 19A Closure - January 15 to February 4, 2024

Please be advised that Black Creek Metals will be working with the St. Lawrence Seaway to perform repairs and paint touch-ups on Bridge 19A (the Mellanby Bridge) resulting in a closure from January 15 – February 4, 2024.

Port Colborne to host National Para-Hockey Championship in May

Port Colborne, ON – Mark your calendars for an exhilarating weekend of para-ice hockey as the Brock Niagara Penguins, in partnership with the Ontario Sledge Hockey Association, proudly host the National Para Hockey Championship this coming May 16-19. The best players from across Canada will descend upon Port Colborne for a province vs. province tournament.

“On behalf of our community, I’m so proud to welcome the National Para-Hockey Championships to Port Colborne this spring. This tournament...

Holiday Hours and ways to PORTicipate

City Hall Municipal Offices Closure

The City’s planned holiday closure will commence on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., with City administration buildings reopening Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

Vale Health & Wellness Centre

The Vale Health & Wellness Centre holiday hours are:

• Dec 23: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Dec 24: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec 25: Closed
• Dec 26: 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dec 27-30: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Dec 31: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Jan 1: Closed

For more information about the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, visit...

Important changes to Blue Box Program begin Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1 2024, Niagara Region’s residential recycling program will no longer be managed by the Region and responsibility for the program will be taken on by Circular Materials, a producer responsibility organization that is administering contracts for Blue Box (which includes Grey Box in Niagara) material across the province.

This change is in response to Provincial regulations calling for municipal recycling programs in Ontario to transition to the primary producers of food and beverage...

2023 Santa Claus Parade People's Choice

Thank you to everyone who came to participate with us at our Lighted Santa Claus Parade. Voting is now OPEN for your favourite float in our 'People's Choice' category. Voting closes on Monday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. Cast your vote on the City's new engagement platform Let's Connect, Port Colborne.