Port Colborne will celebrate the opening of the Welland Canal and the start of the 2023 shipping season next week with a traditional Top Hat Ceremony. Mayor Bill Steele, along with representatives from federal and provincial governments and the marine industry, will welcome the captain of the first downbound vessel for a brief ceremony and light breakfast on Wednesday morning to celebrate the annual milestone. The Port Colborne Fair Trade Committee will be providing a pancake breakfast with hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Beginning at 8am at Lock 8 Gateway Park, with the ceremony to follow at 8:30. The Top Hat Ceremony will also be livestreamed on the City’s Facebook page and uploaded to the City’s YouTube channel when the event is over.

Top Hat Ceremony in Port Colborne next week
Mar 17, 2023 | 3:57 AM
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