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City of Port Colborne to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Port Colborne will recognize and observe Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was Sept. 30, 2021, following the identification of unmarked burials at former Indian Residential School sites.

The City of Port Colborne is raising the Every Child Matters flag at City Hall on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at 10 a.m. to remember and honour the survivors of the residential school system, and the children who never...

Advance polling sites opening across Niagara

Niagara voters hoping to cast their ballot before Election Day on Oct. 24, 2022, can do so at advance polling sites.

Advance polling sites permit voters to cast their ballot regardless of their Election Day polling station as noted on their voter notification card. Advance poll dates and voting options, including online and by mail, do vary based on municipality.

To learn more about voting options, advance polling sites and dates in your municipality, check your voter notification card or contact...

Beep! Beep! Touch-a-Truck returns to Port Colborne Operations Centre

Beep! Beep! The City of Port Colborne celebrates the return of Touch-a-Truck, a fun-filled and hands-on experience for the whole family, on Tues., Sept. 27, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the City of Port Colborne’s Engineering and Operations Centre, located at 1 Killaly Street W.  

Touch-a-Truck is a free, fun, family-friendly event for the young and young at heart to climb, learn, and explore different trucks, vehicles, and equipment that help the City of Port Colborne’s public works staff...

Eight Port Colborne schools taking on a SnowPORTant mission

The City of Port Colborne’s paint a plow program is back for a second year. For 2022, both elementary and high school students have been tasked with a SnowPORTant mission: to cheer up our snowplows as they prepare for a long, cold, and snowy winter ahead by painting them.

Seven elementary schools and one high school have accepted the mission: St. Therese Catholic Elementary School, Oakwood Public School, St. Patrick Catholic Elementary School, DeWitt Carter Public School, St. John Bosco Catholic...

Brock Badgers vs. Windsor Lancers men’s hockey game returns to the Vale Health & Wellness Centre

The Vale Health & Wellness Centre is pleased to welcome back the Brock Badgers vs. Windsor Lancers men’s university exhibition hockey game when the puck drops at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Admission to the game is free and tickets are not required, but nonperishable food items are being accepted at the entrance in support of Port Cares.

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“We are proud of the partnerships we have built with amateur sport organizations and are excited to be welcoming the Brock Badgers...