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Council Meeting Recap - March 11, 2025

Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 04:29 PM

Delegations

8.1 Council heard from Barbara Butters on behalf of the Port Colborne Health Coalition regarding the submission of a petition related to the Port Colborne Hospital and its Urgent Care Centre.

8.2 Council heard from Angie Desmarais about a request for a healthcare committee.

Mayor’s Report

The Mayor discussed the City receiving 4.3 million in funding from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund. He spoke about Asahi Kasei opening its regional office at Niagara College. He spoke...

vance and mayor

Helping build more homes, faster in Port Colborne

Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 01:59 PM

To make progress towards solving the housing crisis we need to build more homes at prices that Canadians can afford, faster. To do this we need to end restrictive zoning and speed up permitting, and add greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions. The Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) will cut this red tape and fast-track at least 112,000 new homes by 2028, which cities and regions estimate will lead to the creation of over 750,000 new homes for people in towns, cities...

West Street Electrical Improvements to begin March 10

Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 01:50 PM

Starting March 10, West Street, from Sugarloaf Street to Park Street will be undergo construction to install new electrical infrastructure.

The work will start at Sugarloaf Street and progress north, completing the work one block at a time. While the contractor is working in each block, the road will change to one-way only, heading north. Parking will still be available where feasible.  This project is expected to be completed by the end of May.

For more details contact Public Works at...

March Break in Port Colborne

March Break fun in Port Colborne

Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 10:25 AM

There are a variety of fun activities planned in Port Colborne for March Break. Vale Health & Wellness Centre Free Skates

  • Monday, March 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. presented by YMCA of Niagara
  • Tuesday, March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. presented by Food Basics
  • Wednesday, March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. presented by Leaf Filter
  • Thursday, March 13 from noon to 2 p.m. presented by Circle P Paving
  • Friday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon presented by Sullivan Mahoney Lawyers
  • Sunday, March 16 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. sponsored by the Port...

water tap

Public invited to learn more about water, wastewater in Port Colborne

Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2025 11:30 AM

Two upcoming open houses are aiming to keep residents informed about water, wastewater, and stormwater management in Port Colborne.

The two drop-in style events will take place on Tuesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. in the Golden Puck Room at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre.

During the sessions, residents will be able to learn more about costs behind water and wastewater rates, as well as the actions the City is taking to address them.

Together with...