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New by-law to regulate short-term rental accommodations in Port Colborne approved by City Council

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 02:44 PM

At their meeting on Sept. 23, 2025, Port Colborne City Council approved a new by-law to License, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rental Accommodations in Port Colborne. The new by-law will come into effect on November 1, 2025 and will regulate all pre-existing and future short-term rental accommodations within the community.

The new by-law establishes clear rules for operating short-term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO properties, while balancing opportunities for tourism and property owners with...

Ash Street Closed Between Fielden Avenue and the Railway Crossing

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:10 AM

Date: Friday September 19th, 2025 to Monday September 22nd, 2025

Location: Ash Street. between Fielden Ave. and Elm (specifically Lighthouse/ Foghorn Lane & the Railway.

Details: Ash street will be closed as part of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Lining Program

Detour: Local traffic will be able to access their driveways, and all other traffic will access the posted detour route.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

Clarence St. Closed for Installation of new Veteran's Crosswalk

Posted on Monday, September 15, 2025 09:37 AM

Date: Wednesday, Sept.17, 2025 from 7pm to 11pm

Location: Clarence Street from King Street to Catharine Street

Details: Closure of Clarence Street is required to complete the installation of a Veteran’s Crosswalk in front of the Legion to King George Park.

Detour: Charlotte Street

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

Council Recap

Council Meeting Recap - September 9, 2025

Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:37 AM

Proclamations

6.1 Mayor Steele proclaimed the month of September 2025 as “Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT)” awareness month in the City of Port Colborne.

Presentations

7.1 Mayor Steele, Fred Horvath, and Jennifer Laur presented the Isadore Sponder Trophy to recipient Evanny Fairchild

7.2 Mayor Steele, Councillor Aquilina, and Councillor Hoyle presented grant awards to the following organizations:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Niagara
  • Birchway Niagara
  • Community Connect
  • Friends of Roselawn Centre
  • Port Colborne and...

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Learn about fire safety and touch a truck at Port Colborne Open House

Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2025 10:42 AM

An open house in Port Colborne will welcome one and all to explore City vehicles and learn helpful lessons about fire safety.

Hosted by the City of Port Colborne, and sponsored by Peters Construction Group, the annual Open House event will take place Thursday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The fire safety portion of the open house will take place at the Port Colborne Firehall at 3 Killaly Street West, where visitors can join in a full slate of events, including:

  • Target practice with a fire hose
  • Cooking...