Welland Canal Port Colborne Clippings
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The Tug Glenevis 15/01/97 The Tribune Tug helps ship through pack ice The tug Glenevis spent two hours trying to open up a path to the mouth of the Welland Canal in Port Colborne to free the Laker Canadian Transport; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Gateway to World Shipping 29/02/75 Gateway to world shipping is here Port Colborne is gateway to ships from all parts of the world because it connects Lake Erie and Ontario for cargo shipping; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
All Locked Up 19/05/87 The Tribune All locked up A royal navy figate the HMS Fife; and the destroyer HMS Juneau passed Lock 7 on it's way through Great Lakes tour; Photo inc; ; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Docks to be Finished 07/05/87 The Tribune Docks to be finished The Mariue Development Committee started installing the harborview municipal docks as a pier to the Welland Canal; Photo inc.; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Canal Expansion 15/12/81 The Tribune Canal expansion would help port says Mayer; responding to show Mayor Rob Saracino says any expansion made to the Welland Canal would be a benefit; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Welland Canal Booklet 08/07/82 The Tribune City to contribute to Welland Canal booklet A new booklet on the Welland Canal will include a statement from the city of Port Colborne; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Toxic Fumes Kills Two 25/09/82 The Tribune Toxic fumes Kill two Two sailors aboard a Greek freighter die after inhaling fumes produced by ships cargo; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Toxic Fumes Kills Two 29/09/82 The Port Colborne news Toxic fumes kill two sailors on Greek ship Two men on the Pola-Oyola Greek freighter, died from inhaling toxic fumes produced by the cargo; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Clear Sailing 07/04/83 The Tribune Clear sailing in new season Canal re-opening runs smoothly for a liberiau registered freighter;; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Push Great Lakes Ships 19/04/83 The Tribune Push Great Lakes Ships Local seaway authorities see benefit to shipping business by use of Great Lakes to ship cargo; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Visitors Guide Published 02/09/81 The Port Colborne News Welland Canal visitors guide published The Welland Canal Visitors guide was published by Stonehouse Publications to tell visitors about the canal and communities around it; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Public Ideas Wanted 03/10/81 The Tribune Promotional group wants ideas from public A committee is being formed to stage an annual celebration to promoted the Welland Canal; ; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Future Tunnel Route 09/07/68 The Tribune Future Tunnel Route Receives Council Approval General design and location of proposed tunnel under the ship canal has been approved by Ontario department of highways; Map inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Canal Railway Bridge 14/07/70 The Tribune Seaway not to remove Canal Railway Bridge Seaway Authority changes plans by not removing Bridge 19 or line for relocation with Welland Canal bypass; Welland Canal (Port Colborne Section).
HMCS Ottawa 20/08/81 The Tribune HMCS Ottawa passes through Port Colborne The Canadian destroyer the HMCS Ottawa, passed through Port Colborne as part of tour of great lakes; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14015 06/05/81 The Port Colborne news Thirteen years later a new bridge After 13 years, third bridge to be built in Port Colborne; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14016 28/03/78 The Port Colborne News Five canal crossing alternatives were presented Five crossing alternatives for a third transpiration bridge in Port Colborne were presented to the city council: Photo Inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
People's Bridge 08/03/78 The Evening Tribune People's Bridge Saracino Says Mayor Bob Saracino labels new Port Colborne bridge for the people; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14018 28/03/78 The Evening Tribune Port gets third bridge Mayor Bob Saracino announced a third bridge will be built in Port Colborne over ship Canal; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Bridge Signals Need Improvement 03/06/81 The Port Colborne News Bridge signals need improvement Regional government is taking closer look at ways to improve signs and traffic flow in city's canal crossings; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14020 30/07/81 The Tribune Ship's crew won't return until ship is fumigated Members of the Canadian laker Nordale refused to board the ship until its fumigated; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14021 20/05/87 The Tribune Port remembers Starts goodwill ambassadors The figate the USS Stark is remembered by Port Colborne from its goodwill tour; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Yesteryear Glance at Welland Canal 28/07/87 The Tribune A yesteryear glance at the Welland Canal History and Stories of the Three Welland Canals; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14023 19/08/1983 The Tribune Anti-submarine ship completes great lakes tour HMCs Ottawa passed through Welland Canal after a five week goodwill tour of the Great Lakes; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Work on Canal 07/01/87 The Tribune Work on Canal were slated to start Welland Canal in Port Colborne is being repaired for the winter and duration at repairs; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Port Tunnel Delayed 18/11/66 The Tribune To consider New Bridge if Port Tunnel Delayed If Ontario department of highway proceeds with tunnel new bridge at Lock 8 in Pt Colborne might be proposed; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Bridge Links the City 01/08/85 The Port Colborne news Bridge links the city Clarence street lift bridge on Welland Canal links east side to west side of Port Colborne; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Lock 8 31/07/85 The Tribune Welland Canal lock was world's largest Lock 8 at Welland Canal at Port Colborne is one of the main tourist attractions; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
City Banks on Waterway The Tribune City banks on waterway Recent report by Port Colborne- Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce, water related industries fuel Port Colborne's income; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Dock Park 30/05/85 The Tribune Dock park to appeal to boaters Floating dock at downtown Port Colborne may be built to encourage boaters to use it; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
John Tirone 08/09/73 The Tribune John Tirone's Bravery Marked Bestow Honors Post humously John Tirone who saved drowning boy is honoured post humously by several departments and unions; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Seaway Lets Contract to Repair Walls 08/08/85 The Tribune Seaway lets contract to repair Canal Walls Reconstruction of section wall in Welland Canal south contracted to Canada Dredge and Dock limited; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14032 09/10/73 The Tribune Welland Canal Port Colborne dwellers hard to convince that the waterway is totally beneficial The effects of 27 mile long waterway running through the Metro Niagara; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Wall Cave In 26/09/87 The Tribune Wall cave in causes concern Seaway Authority plans on waiting until navigation season to fish chunk out of Lock 8; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Harold Baubney retires 13/07/88 The Tribune Lock master says that's enough Canal lockmaster Harold Baubney retires early from lockmaster job because of near fatal accident; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Port Students Experience Ship Life 29/05/84 The Tribune Port students have a taste of life aboard lake ships Students at St. John Bosco school travelled for more than 2 hours at Lock 8 at Port Colborne; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14036 18/03/83 The Port Colborne News New fishing vessel gets launched The Bastieu brother launch their newly Finnish boat to the Welland Canal; Photo inc; ; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
14037 17/09/83 The Tribune Ship ahoy Grade 10 students from Lakefield college sailed on two brigantines for two weeks; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Ice Forces Canal Closing 09/04/85 The Tribune Ice forces canal closing High winds force the closing of the Welland Canal for 23 hours; Photo inc.; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
$3 Million Canal Job 08/01/85 The Tribune $3 million canal job going well Repair jobs to the walls of the Wellland Canal are going well; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Seaway Contractors Forge Ahead 10/01/1958 The Evening Tribune Seaway contractors forge ahead in canal re-opening Big program is planned for Great Lakes Port Colborne section now that navigation season is over; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
$3 Million Repair Project 12/11/84 The Tribune $3 million repair project planned for canal walls Cave in of 390 foot concrete wall along the Welland Canal will cost $3 million; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Retirement Ceremony 02/01/58 The Evening Tribune Honor 2 canal employees at retirement ceremony Two Welland ship Canal employees were honored at retirement ceremony for over 49 years of service: Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Canal Traffic Tie-ups 27/08/58 The Tribune Offer different solution to canal traffic tie ups New approach is being used to get a solution to traffic tie-ups at the canal; Map inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Landing Barge is Loaded 31/03/59 The Tribune Landing Barge is loaded on canal ship An example of industry and production using a Port Colborne area loading barge; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Lock 8 26/03/57 The Evening Tribune Welland Canals famed Lock 8 at Port Colborne A photograph of Lock 8 in Port Colborne; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Freighter Lake Nipigon 27/05/83 The Port Colborne News Freighter blocks canal A freighter the Lake Nipigon, blocked the Port Colborne Canal entrance after losing power; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Lowering the Yardam 29/07/97 The Tribune Lowering the Yardam The Niagara; a tallship; made a stop in Port Colborne on Sunday on its way to Erie; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
First Ship of the Season 01/04/98 The Tribune Port Welcomes first ship of season To kick off 40th year of operation for Port Colborne's canal; an official ceremony at Lock 8 Park Pavillion was performed; Photo inc; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
When Will the Tunnel be Built? 29/07/82 The Tribune When will the tunnel be built? Specific time for construction of the tunnel under the Welland Ship Canal in Pt Colborne has been named; Welland Canal (Port Colborne section).
Proposed Tunnel Route 24/05/74 Port Colborne news Approaches net worth of two years toil City officials release information about designated proposed routes for tunnel crossing under the Welland Canal in Pt Colborne; Welland Canals (Port Colborne section).
Tunnel Route 24/05/74 Port Colborne News Tunnel Route approach officially designated Ministry of Transportation and Communication notifies city officials that a tunnel route has been designated for Port Colborne; Welland Canal (Port Colborne Section).