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Book created by local children to be shared with Port Colborne community

An award-winning book created by Port Colborne children will now be available in local school libraries as well as for purchase at the Port Colborne Public Library.

Created at the City of Port Colborne’s Touch-A-Truck event on Oct. 3, the book features a compilation of pictures drawn by local children to reflect their experiences exploring different trucks, vehicles, and equipment that help City staff perform their day-to-day jobs. 

The pictures were then compiled by the Port Colborne Public...

Public consultation now open: What’s next for Port Colborne’s grain terminal?

For more than 125 years, the Port Colborne grain terminal has connected products from the Great Lakes region with the global market. Now, the City of Port Colborne is seeking community input on the future of the empty structure.

The grain terminal is a unique piece of property located on Lake Erie at the south end of the Welland Canal. The property allows for multi-modal transportation for year-round shipping to North American markets, an active rail spur to the terminal, and an adjacent road...

Council Meeting Recap - February 11, 2025

Proclamations

6.1 Deputy Mayor Bodner proclaimed February 17th to 23rd, 2025 as “Heritage Week” in Port Colborne.

Presentations

7.1 Business Community and Events Ambassador Olga Loeffen presented to Council about the Canal Days 2024 recap and updates.

Deputy Mayor’s Report

Deputy Mayor Bodner said it was his honour to serve as Deputy Mayor while Mayor Steele is on an unpaid leave of absence until the end of February. He thanked the community, participating groups and City staff for taking part in the...

Enhanced Security & Revamped Sunday Entertainment for Canal Days 2025

Some important changes and exciting updates are coming to the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival for the 2025 season. At the February 11 meeting, Port Colborne City Council received a presentation about the upcoming changes for Canal Days 2025, including enhancements to safety and security measures and the festival entertainment schedules, as well as a new addition to the well-loved Sunday night fireworks show.

The first important update is regarding upgrades for festival safety and security....

Family Day activities and closures in Port Colborne 2025

The Family Day holiday weekend will be observed in Port Colborne with an array of activities as well as a day of building closures.

Activities:

• Friday, Feb. 14
  • Families are invited to celebrate friendship and make a butterfly craft at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event is in partnership with PFLAG Niagara.
  • A free skate sponsored by Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. will be available at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • A free drop-in Victorian Valentine’s Day card...