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Family fun, live music and evening fireworks for Canada Day in Port Colborne

Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 02:29 PM

Residents from Port Colborne and beyond are invited to celebrate Canada Daywith a full day of activities.

Taking placeTuesday,July 1,in H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, thePort ColborneOptimistClub’sannual Canada Dayin the Park event willbegin at 10:30 a.m.with a Mad Science demonstration.During the day, there will be an opening ceremony,live musicperformances, a visit from Lilo and Stitch, a foam party, face painting, bounce houses, trainrides, birds of prey, and more.

There will also be an array of...

Healthcare Advisory Committee holds inaugural meeting, elects Chair and Vice-Chair

Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 02:14 PM

The City of Port Colborne’s newly formed Healthcare Advisory Committee held its first official meeting Thursday, June 12, marking an important first step in developing an evidence-based strategy that will improve access to healthcare services in Port Colborne.

At the meeting, committee members elected Nurse Practitioner Sydney McDowell as Chair and Dr. Philip McGarry as Vice-Chair. Both bring strong leadership and a wealth of healthcare experience to the roles.

“Since my early teens, I’ve seen...

Lockview Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Thursday, June 26 in Port Colborne

Posted on Monday, June 23, 2025 12:34 PM

The City of Port Colborne is inviting members of the public and the media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of Lockview Park, at 5 John Street in Port Colborne.

Taking place Thursday, June 26 at 1:30 p.m., the event will feature speeches from Mayor William Steele, representatives from Vale Base Metals, and City of Port Colborne staff, who will discuss the steps taken to redevelop the space, the amenities the park now offers, and the various funding sources that made the project...

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Bands and festival details announced for Port Colborne’s 2025 Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival

Posted on Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:12 PM

Members of the media, sponsors and special guests packed the Vale Health & Wellness Centre Thursday morning as the City of Port Colborne shared the musical lineup and festival details for the 2025 Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival, presented by GIO Rail.

From Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, the 47th annual Canal Days promises a Civic Holiday long weekend full of internationally renowned music, family-friendly fun, spectacular fireworks, delicious food, and much more.

Musical lineup

This...

Main Street West (Westbound Lane) closed between Oakwood Street and Queen Street beginning June 18

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 04:14 PM

Date: Beginning Wednesday, June 18,2025, until  Thursday June 19, 2025 (Tentatively).

Location: Main Street West between Oakwood Street and Queen Street.

Details: The westbound lane of Main Street West will be temporarily closed to allow for municipal service connections to a new residential property. During this time, two-way traffic will be maintained in the eastbound lane with the assistance of flaggers. Once work in the westbound lane is complete, the closure will shift to the eastbound lane to...