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Port Colborne delegates discussed local priorities at provincial conference

Photo left to right: Vijay Thanigasalam, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation, Mayor Steele, Scott Luey, chief administrative officer, and Gary Long, manager of strategic initiatives.  

Mayor Steele and senior staff returned from the 2022 Good Roads Conference feeling positive about their meetings with provincial officials.

“This year’s conference was especially important because it allowed us to talk to decision-makers in person about the key issues and priorities...

Public Notice - Laneway Closure between Park St. & Clarence St.

Our Water Crew is currently working in the laneway between Park Street and Clarence Street for a water service repair.  The laneway will be closed between Elm Street and Catharine Street until approximately 1 p.m.   Please see the map above for more details.

Questions? Call Public Works at 905-835-2900.

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Port Colborne’s cruise ship initiative draws public interest

Over 50 members of the community attended the public information session on Thurs., Apr. 8 to learn more about the city’s plans to make Port Colborne a cruise ship hub.

The public information session, which hosted an audience of 15 people in person and additional 35 on Zoom, began with a presentation from Greg Higginbotham, the city’s tourism coordinator, that included a high-level summary of Port Colborne’s cruise destination business case and a recap of what the city’s project team has been working...

Hopping into the Easter holiday weekend

As we prepare to hop into the Easter holiday weekend, here is what you need to know about upcoming events and holiday closures at the City:

Easter Farmers’ Market

The Downtown Port Colborne BIA is kicking-off the Farmer’s Market season with their Easter market on Thurs., Apr. 14, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Market Square, 59 Charlotte Street. There will be special treats for children and adults, and all the Easter goodies including freshly baked goods, meats, cheeses, fresh-cut flowers, and...