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St. Catharines steps up support for arts and culture during COVID-19 pandemic

In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our arts and culture sector, the City of St. Catharines will provide expedited, flexible funding to existing St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) Sustaining Fund clients.

In Addition, SCCIP funding will not decrease and 2020 budgets will be maintained. Any unspent money will be used to create a temporary COVID fund for music, arts and cultural activities that support downtown revitalization and enhance public life during the...

St. Paul Street opened to pedestrians, businesses as weekend public space

The first road closure, as a means to provide space for pedestrians and local businesses to operate in the wake of COVID-19, will kick off this weekend.

With St. Catharines Downtown Association (SCDA) operating the area as a special-event permit holder, St. Paul Street will be closed to vehicles, from William Street to Carlisle Street on Friday, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m..

The expedited permit will allow the SCDA to operate a special-event...

St. Catharines’ Canada Day celebrations packed with virtual fun

The City of St. Catharines’ Canada Day celebrations will be on this year. Online, that is! Join the fun Wednesday, July 1 as the City collaborates with communities across the region to celebrate Canada like never before.

“The residents of St. Catharines have been diligent in their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 and for many that’s meant marking birthdays and milestones a little differently,” said Community and Events Supervisor Brianne Wilson. “Our usual Canada Day at Rennie Park is a signature...

Morningstar Mill closed effective immediately

With continued emergency calls to Morningstar Mill, and ongoing concerns about large crowds of people gathering at the site, the City has moved to close the location effective immediately.

The site has repeatedly drawn hundreds of individuals a day over the past month as more residents and visitors head outdoors with limited offerings due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Morningstar Mill, and its access to Decew Falls and the Bruce Trail system, has become a hot spot, with many individuals ignoring the advice...

City announces dates for opening of beaches, splash pads, golf course and other amenities

As the City prepares to enter Stage 2 of its STC Framework for Recovery residents can look forward to enjoying some time outdoors with the finalized dates for reopening select amenities.

Today the City announced finalized dates for the reopening of beaches, mausoleums at the Victoria Lawn Cemetery, splash pads, the Garden City Golf Course and select sports fields.

The finalized dates come as the City begins a phased-in start to Stage 2 of recovery efforts. Safety protocols — such as occupancy limits...