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Port Colborne Visitors Centre

City of Port Colborne seeks community input on expanding childcare availability

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 03:10 PM

The City of Port Colborne has launched a survey to gather input from residents regarding expanding the number of licensed childcare spaces in the community. The City is looking for feedback on the availability of childcare spaces, and the possible use of the former Visitors Centre (former Humberstone City Hall building) at Main Street and Mellanby Avenue as the new location for expanded childcare spaces.

An online survey launched Feb. 3 and is available at https://www.surveymonkey...

Port Colborne Fire Chief and Deputy Chief

Leadership update for Port Colborne Fire Department

Posted on Monday, February 03, 2025 12:03 PM

The City of Port Colborne is pleased to announce the appointment of Stan Double as the City’s full-time Fire Chief. In addition, the City is happy to welcome Mark Middleton as the new Deputy Fire Chief.

The City first welcomed Chief Stan Double in an interim capacity in mid-December 2024. His leadership and impact have been so overwhelmingly positive, that Council has decided to appoint him to the full-time position. Chief Double brings over three decades of dedicated service with the Hamilton...

Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum

Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum prepares for 50th anniversary

Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 02:30 PM

It’s a celebration that’s been 50 years in the making. The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum is preparing to mark it’s 50th anniversary as a community museum, having celebrated its grand opening on July 1, 1975.

Observations will begin with the release of a new video each month as the history of the Museum’s buildings and grounds is narrated by a member of the Board of Museum, Heritage, and Culture.

The first video features Terry Huffman, member of the Board of Museum, Heritage, and...

Niagara Transit is gathering feedback on their Service and Facilities Master Plan

Posted on Friday, January 31, 2025 10:48 AM

The Niagara Transit Commission (NTC) is partnering with Left Turn Right Turn (LTRT) on their Facilities, Strategic Asset and Service Network Master Plan. The study is expected to take 18 months and will focus on optimizing services for public transit in Niagara over the next decade. The study is examining current transit infrastructure, service routes and operational strategies.

Key elements of the Master Plan include:

  • Service Strategy Optimization: Developing transit solutions that increase...

Catharine Street Closed

Catharine Street Closed Between Clarence Street and Charlotte Street

Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025 12:06 PM

Beginning Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and continuing through Thursday, February 6, 2025, Catharine Street will be closed between Clarence Street and Charlotte Street for public utility infrastructure improvements. The closure may extend into Friday, February 7, 2025, depending on project progress.

A detour route will be posted for local traffic to follow. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.

For more information on this project, please contact Chris Viccica at...