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Ontario's small business relief grant is now available

A Message from the Economic Development Department

Dear Port Colborne Stakeholder,

The Ontario Small Business Relief Grant provides a one-time payment of $10,000 to eligible small businesses that have been required to close indoor operations as a result of the province’s modified Step 2 restrictions that came into effect on January 5, 2022.

The Ontario Small Business Relief Grant application portal is now open until March 11 for eligible applications from: 

• Newly established businesses

• Businesses...

February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and everyday!

Niagara region has a rich history, which deeply intersects with the Underground Railroad and many significant figures in Black history such as but not limited to: Harriet Tubman, Burr Plato, Oliver Parnell, and Nathaniel Dett. In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by Dr. Augustine, President of the Ontario Black History Society. The House of Commons carried the motion unanimously. This year, the Government...

Port Colborne advocating for marine strategy in pre-budget submission to province

Port Colborne joined other Ontario cities and towns, and key stakeholder groups including the Chamber of Marine Commerce, in recommending that the province create an Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy and establish an Ontario Marine Secretariat to develop a policy and funding framework.

The Province of Ontario does not have a marine strategy or related funding for cities and towns with ports. Competing for limited federal funds with major city ports including Halifax, Montreal, and Toronto, municipalities...