Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 04:39 PM
RE: Urgent Support for Mayor Campion and the City of Welland’s Call for Reform
Dear Premier Ford,
The horrific crime that recently took place in Welland has shaken residents across Niagara. As Mayor Frank Campion has made clear, the failings of our current system are leaving communities exposed to violent repeat offenders who face little real consequence for their actions. The result is devastating to the community, and the public is losing confidence in the institutions charged with keeping them...
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 03:08 PM
The City of St. Catharines is reinforcing compliance with the City Parking By-law to protect public safety and prevent damage to municipal property on Oakdale Avenue.
Today, in response to concerns for public safety and property damage, the City, with assistance from Niagara Regional Police Service, attended 80–100 Oakdale Ave. to address ongoing parking by-law violations and took the extraordinary action of towing six vehicles from nearby City property.
“I am glad to see the combined efforts of...
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 10:11 AM
Arts and culture will take centre stage for three weeks this fall as the City of St. Catharines celebrates Culture Days.
A diverse range of interactive live performances, events and workshops are planned from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12, 2025. The Culture Days festival is held annually across Canada for people of all ages.
In 2025, Niagara is being featured as a provincial Festival Hub. Festival Hubs serve as local community leads for Culture Days, helping visitors find events and learn more about the...
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 04:11 PM
The City of St. Catharines is inviting the community for help to update the Garden City Plan.
The City’s Official Plan, called the Garden City Plan, is more than 10 years old and needs updating to reflect current planning rules in Ontario. Everyone who lives, works and plays in St. Catharines is encouraged to have their say. Visit stcatharines.ca/UpdateTheGCP to learn about the City’s official plan, browse links to related reports and documents, find in-person opportunities to learn more,...
Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2025 04:00 PM
The Clean City Task Force invites residents to roll up their sleeves and take part in the next Clean Up Meet Up on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Volunteers will gather at two locations:
• Mountain Locks Park, 107 Merritt Street (Parking Area on Bradley St).
• Waterfront Trail, at the north end of Lighthouse Road.
The Clean Up Meet Up is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to foster civic pride, promote environmental stewardship, and keep St. Catharines clean and green. Supplies will be provided at...