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It's Back To School Time - A Safety Reminder For All Drivers And Cyclists

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

A SAFETY REMINDER FOR ALL DRIVERS AND CYCLISTS

ALL motorists must stop and yield the whole crosswalk at: 

• Pedestrian crossovers.

• Until the crosswalk is empty of both pedestrians and the School Crossing Guard.
• Signed school crossing locations where there is a Guard displaying a school crossing stop sign.

It’s the Law: Under the Highway Traffic Act

•  A motorist can be fined up to $1000.00, plus four demerit points for failing to yield at a pedestrian crosswalk, school crossing,...

Port Colborne reels in two episodes of Fish TV

The Economic Development and Tourism Services (EDTS) division is collaborating with Outdoor Entertainment Media on filming two episodes of Fish TV in Port Colborne. The initiative is a partnership between the City of Port Colborne, Niagara’s South Coast, and the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Currently in its 23rd season, North America’s premier fishing destination show will highlight the world- class fishing for which Port Colborne is known by visitors and residents. The show’s hosts, Jeff...

Vote by Mail on Demand September 1

The City of Port Colborne is taking steps to make it easier to participate in the Municipal Election being held Oct. 24, 2022. To increase accessibility and convenience, the city will provide three advance voting days on Oct. 1, 12, and 14, 2022.

“New for the 2022 election is Vote by Mail on Demand,” said Nicole Rubli, acting city clerk. “Vote by Mail on Demand allows Port Colborne voters another option to exercise their right to vote without having to visit the in-person polling...

City Hall News - September 2022

The September 2022 edition of City Hall News is now available on our website, or you can read it in today's Port Colborne Leader/Niagara This Week. 

This month's edition focuses on ways to PORTicipate this September, including: watching the Niagara IceDogs Exhibition Game at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre, attending our Touch-a-Truck event, reflecting on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day, getting active at with the new Fall/Winter Arena Programming Schedule, checking out...

Community Partners Restore One of Niagara's Largest Coastal Dune Ecosystems

Niagara Coastal is restoring 6,600m2 of coastal dune habitat at Nickel Beach; Port Colborne’s most popular beach destination. In partnership with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority, the City of Port Colborne and VALE Canada Ltd., this project engages community members in local actions to contribute to a healthy and resilient Lake Erie coastal ecosystem.

The coasts of the Great Lakes are under threat from the impacts of our changing climate. High water levels, more frequent and intense storm...