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Prepare your home for winter

Preventing wildlife and rodents

InPort Colborne we live side by side with wild animals, including coyotes, foxes, andraccoons.

As winter approaches and animals look for safety/warmthand/or foodwe all have a role to play in making sure weare not attracting unwanted wildlife to our property.

Here are some things you can do to either prevent an encounter or discouragewildlife from entering your property:

• Clear away bushes and dense weeds near your home
• Close off spaces under porches, decks, and sheds....

Restoration & Water Well Decommissioning Cost-Sharing Grant Programs Aim to Improve Water Quality

Applications are being accepted for projects in 2023

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is seeking applications for its Restoration and Water Well Decommissioning grant programs for projects in 2023. Selected projects will help improve water quality and wildlife habitat as part of ongoing efforts to restore and preserve the Niagara Peninsula watershed’s natural heritage and water resources.

“The Restoration Grant Program is one of several...

Celebrate Christmas in Port Colborne

Port Colborne is set to kick-off the 2022 holiday season this week!

Home for the Holiday's Christmas Light Contest

Calling all the Clark Griswold's of Port Colborne! Since 2020 the city has been looking for the best holiday decorations in town! Port Colborne residents are invited to PORTicipate in their very own home decorating contest. With multiple categories, including best lawn display/house lights, and balcony and door display.

Entries must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 9 by emailing a photo...

Hydrant fire flow activities beginning Monday, November 14

Beginning Monday, Nov. 14, the City’s Utilities department will be conducting hydrant fire flow testing in zone 3 of the city, see map below for more details. Flow testing and flushing is done annually to ensure adequate water flow for fire fighting 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 clarity and quality, and to provide important fire flow data that can influence...

Genius Fitness & MMA receives $10,000 through My Main Street to support its downtown small business

Genius Fitness & MMA receives support through the Government of Canada-funded My Main Street, Local Business Accelerator program

Genius Fitness & MMA is pleased to be receiving a non-repayable contribution of $10,000 through the My Main Street, Local Business Accelerator program.

This contribution will allow Genius Fitness & MMA to support findings from the market research provided by My Main Street to drive economic growth and attract new customers to the business and the entire Port...