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Port Colborne puts itself back on the fishing map

The airing of Port Colborne’s first episode of the populartv series, Fish TV, aims to put the community back on the fishing map.

“I welcomed the show’s hosts [Ron James and Jeff Chisholm] at Sugarloaf Marina on their first day of shooting,” says Mayor Bill Steele. “Even though they had been to Port Colborne before, I wanted them to know they were in for a real treat that week. The walleye were biting like crazy and the weather couldn’t have been better.”

The idea to collaborate with...

City Hall elevator unavailable due to maintenance

The elevator at City Hall will be unavailable due to necessary maintenance to repair/replace equipment.

Access to the second and third floors of City Hall will be by stairwell only.

The disruption will last from:

December 15, 2022 - January 20, 2023

 All services required at City Hall will be made available on the first floor either in person or through other available means including phone and/or virtual.

If you require assistance or have any questions about this...

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month and 16 Days of Activism

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month.  The Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a 24/7 telephone crisis line that can help you look at your situation and explore the options that address your needs.  Connect with AWHL today at 1-866-863-0511, online at www.awhl.org/online-chat or follow them on social media:  

https://www.facebook.com/AssaultedWomensHelpline 

https://twitter.com/awhl 

https://www.instagram.com/assaulted_womens_helpline/ 

Nov. 25 to Dec. 10 marks...

City Hall News - December 2022

The October 2022 edition of City Hall News is now available on our website.

This month's edition features:

• Mark your calendars for Christmas in Port Colborne
• SnowPORTant information - A Guide to Winter Control Services in the City of Port Colborne
• Water Service and Sewer Lateral Replacement Grants and Loan Program
• Fall/Winter Arena Programming Schedule for the Vale Health & Wellness Centre and learn more about the Port Colborne YMCA’s FREE Swim Instructor & Lifeguard Training
• What’s new at your Port...

Hydrant fire flow activities happening Tuesday, November 22

Please be advised on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the City’s Utilities department will be conducting hydrant fire flow testing in the city, see map below for affected area and more details. Flow testing and flushing is done annually to ensure adequate water flow for firefighting activities, fire sprinkler systems, residents, and businesses.

                 

 

The goal is to clear any iron and mineral deposits from watermains to help maintain the City’s water...