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Federal funding enables City of St. Catharines’ study of Hwy. 406 pedestrian crossing

A $50,000 federal government grant is enabling the City of St. Catharines to study the feasibility of installing a pedestrian and cycling crossing of Hwy. 406 to connect the Glenridge and Merritton neighbourhoods to Burgoyne Woods Park.

The City has hired consultant WSP to conduct the feasibility study as an adjustment to the scope of the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). To date, WSP has completed the initial siting review and field investigations.

Next, crossing option types and...

St. Catharines Fire Services adds Prince Edward County to the list of dispatch partners

St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) welcomes another municipality into the mix as Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue (PECFR) joins the list of cities using St. Catharines emergency dispatch services.

“We are honoured to serve as the backbone of emergency response for so many cities  as we continue to add municipalities to our growing list,” said St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper. “Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue can look forward working with our dispatch team as they continue to ensure...

City launches survey on community climate action

The City of St. Catharines is looking to collect more information on what community members are doing in their day to day lives that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be more resilient to a changing climate. 

The City’s first Community Climate Action survey was launched on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, and is now available on EngageSTC. 

There are three parts to the survey. The first section focuses on participant demographics and personal priorities related to climate change. The second...

City, public library to host Family History Workshop

 Residents interested in learning how to trace their genealogy and organize their family stories will gain some useful knowledge and tools at a two-day St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre and St. Catharines Public Library workshop in March.

The museum, in partnership with the library, present the Family History Workshop on Saturday, March 2 at the library’s central branch and on Saturday, March 16 at the museum, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This workshop series introduces participants to...

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program applications rolling out for 2024 cycle

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) applications are open for the 2024 funding cycle. With important deadlines approaching, cultural organizations, arts initiatives, and festival producers are encouraged to apply for funding to support their creative endeavours.

SCCIP offers six program streams tailored to specific priorities, eligibility criteria, and evaluation standards.

Important deadlines for 2024 applications:

• April 11: Sustaining Core and Midsized Programs;
• May 2: Post-Aug....