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Residents reminded to be mindful of fire safety

In the past two weeks, St. Catharines Fire Services has responded to eight fires, all of which were preventable, says Fire Chief Dave Upper. In response to the recent fires and with the colder weather approaching, SCFS is asking residents to keep fire safety top of mind. 

The causes of the recent fires included unattended cooking, a space heater, and careless smoking. 

St. Catharines Fire Services has the following tips for preventing these types of fires: 

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,...

St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre modified operating hours for lighting renewal project

The pools at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre will have some modified operating hours over the next several days, starting Monday, Nov. 4, for a lighting renewal project.

To minimize disruption and avoid a full closure, work to replace the lighting in the pool area will be taking place overnight. To accommodate the work, however, there will be some slight impacts to programming, with the pools opening later, and closing earlier, most days during the replacement program.

The tentative...

City Welcomes Community Feedback on Draft Sports Field Strategy

The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the release of its Draft Sports Field Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the future of sports fields and related infrastructure across the city until 2051.

This initiative addresses the needs of current and future sports enthusiasts by identifying key improvements and expansion strategies for various sports fields to meet the evolving demands of the community.

The strategy, developed in collaboration with Monteith Brown Planning...

Fall Tree Giveaway registration set to open

Tree pickup takes place Oct. 26 at Lancaster Park

Registration opens this Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. for St. Catharines residents to reserve a free tree, as part of the City’s 2024 Fall Tree Giveaway.

Residents can select their free tree in advance online, with White spruce, Serviceberry, White oak, and American hazelnut species available. The number of trees is limited, and varieties are offered on a first-come, first-served basis online. Registration will close as stock is reserved....

City announces 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees

The City is excited to announce its 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees, recognizing some of the community’s most talented creatives and their supporters. These outstanding individuals and organizations will be honoured at a celebration on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).

This year, an impressive 41 nominees are recognized across four categories: Arts in Education, Emerging Artist, Established Artist, and Making a Difference. Additionally, a special Patron of...