PCQ (Port Colborne Quarries, owned and operated by Rankin Construction, Inc.) was issued a Site Alteration Permit (SAP) by the City of Port Colborne, to dump/store potentially contaminated asphalt roadway grindings at the old Humberstone Speedway site without any engineered means to contain contaminants. When the issuing of a Site Alteration Permit (SAP) was made…
World Water Day, observed annually on March 22 since 1993, is a significant United Nations event that highlights the critical importance of fresh water. This day not only celebrates water but also raises awareness about the 2.2 billion individuals who lack access to safe water — more than a million in Canada alone! It serves…
Public Information MeetingPresented by: The Niagara Water Protection Alliance Reports of several water wells in the area reaching all-time lows! Could YOUR well be impacted?“NEW IMPORTANT UPDATES” including information that YOU shoul know regarding the threats & potential negative impacts to YOUR WELL and EVERYONE’S WATER! Date: Friday November 21, 2025Time: 7:00 pmLocation: Royal Canadian…
Our urgent care and hospital services are important to our community. We have seen changes and there is a risk that we will lose all our hospital services. Working together, we can ensure that Port Colborne gets 24/7 urgent care and the hospital services it needs. Please join us and bring your ideas and concerns! Dear…
Yes, the Ford Government is changing legislation to make it easier for the ONTARIO SAND, STONE AND, GRAVEL ASSOCIATION to start new quarries! Please read and complete the survey. This survey is related to health risks associated with those operations! Thanks to our friends at the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition for creating this survey in…
Is your well water safe to drink? A recent report from Ontario’s Auditor General, Shelley Spence, revealed a concerning statistic: of the 1.3 million people in Ontario who rely on well-water, fewer than one-third of are conducting regular tests on their drinking water! In Port Colborne, it’s easy to get a test kit. Visit City…
