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Hamilton Spectator
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Port Colborne library invites residents to ‘dream big' for unique borrowing contest
Have you ever want to try something out before deciding whether to buy it? Now just might be your chance. Port Colborne Public Library is encouraging residents to get creative this month as part of a community contest which could see their dream item added to the shelves. Running until May 30, the My Dream Borrow contest invites locals to submit ideas for unique items they'd like to borrow from the library. The winning suggestion will become part of the library's Library of Things collection, and the person behind it will get to borrow it first. 'There are many items people want to try once or use occasionally, but might not wants to buy,' said library chief executive officer Rachel Tkachuk. 'We're asking our community to dream big and tell us what they'd love to see added to our library.' The Library of Things is a growing collection of non-traditional items that can be borrowed free of charge for a one-week period. Current offerings include snowshoes, pickleball sets, gardening tool kits, light therapy lamps and colour-blind corrective glasses. Tkachuk said the contest is meant to keep the library responsive to community needs in a fun and imaginative way. 'Libraries are always trying to connect people with the resources they need, and this contest is a fun and creative way to stay responsive to what our community values and wants to explore,' she said. Some early suggestions have already come in, including a VCR, dehumidifier, metal detector and a dog agility kit. Ballots can be submitted at the library, city hall, Vale Health and Wellness Centre or by email at library@ .
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Port Colborne celebrating volunteers with weeklong campaign
Contributions of Port Colborne volunteers are being recognized by the city during National Volunteer Week with a series of social media posts highlighting their commitments to the community. Daily from April 27 to May 3, the city will profile a different volunteer on Port Colborne's Facebook and Instagram pages. The campaign will share stories of residents involved in a range of volunteer efforts, such as helping with Canal Days and the Community Concert Series, or supporting Port Colborne Public Library and the local museum. 'Port Colborne has the best volunteers around, and often that passion is passed on from one generation to the next,' Mayor Bill Steele said in a statement. 'We have overwhelming community support for so many of our annual events, and our volunteers are the hear of all we are able to accomplish.' The city began celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Week in 2019, joining municipalities across the Niagara region. More information on how to volunteer with the city can be found on the city's website , or via email at volunteers@ .
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Easter Bunny returns to Port Colborne for foggy waterfront welcome
A bit of fog didn't stop the Easter Bunny from making his annual trip by tugboat to Port Colborne on Saturday morning. Just before 9 a.m., the familiar springtime guest pulled up to the West Street promenade aboard the J.W. Cooper tugboat, marking the return of the city's unique Easter waterfront tradition. About 50 people gathered near the Pilot House to greet the Easter Bunny, many bundled up against the cold weather with phones in hand to capture the moment. The annual Tugboat Bunny event, organized by the city, blends Port Colborne's marine heritage with Easter celebrations. The tradition sees the Easter Bunny arrive via the Welland Canal, a nod to the city's working waterfront and nautical identity. After his arrival, the Easter Bunny joined families at Vale Health and Wellness Centre where the city hosted its outdoor Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. until noon. Despite the cold, kids raced across the field outside the wellness centre in search of colourful eggs while the Easter Bunny posed for pictures and welcomed families celebrating. The celebrations continued throughout the day, with a lineup of family friendly activities, including crafts with Port Colborne Public Library, egg decorating, face painting and a colouring station. The afternoon wrapped up with a free community skate hosted by Vale Canada and public family swimming courtesy of YMCA.
