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City flags lowered in memory of Robert Rolston

City flags are at half-mast this weekend as we remember Robert Rolston, a retired City of St. Catharines employee with 32 years of service.

Local non-profits given opportunity to watch IceDogs play from community suite

The City of St. Catharines is offering some suite seats at the Meridian Centre to local charities, non-profits, and youth sports groups for no charge for the 2024-25 Niagara IceDogs season. 

The City’s community suite can be used in one of two ways: organizations can provide the seats to youth to attend an IceDogs game, or they can sell or auction the seats for fundraising purposes. 

Applications for the community suite open on July 8 and close on Aug. 11, 2024. After the application is received,...

Special event parking fees in effect downtown this weekend

The City of St. Catharines is implementing special event parking fees to support anticipated demand downtown this weekend.

A special event parking rate of $10 will be in place at City-managed surface lots and garages, as many visitors are expected to attend events in St. Catharines including the Born and Raised Concert at Montebello Park.

Special event parking will begin on July 5 at 4:30 p.m. and July 6 at 4 p.m. at the following lots: William Street lot, Market Square lot at City Hall, St....

City Launches Neighbourhood Micro Grants Pilot Project

Residents who wish to contribute positively to their communities through various events and activities can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support their initiatives beginning this Monday, July 1.

There will be two intake periods for the Neighbourhood Micro Grants pilot program. One for summer / fall that will open on Monday, and a second one for winter / spring set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025. Successful applicants must be prepared to secure any necessary park permits, facility rentals, and...

City announces upgrades to metered parking system

The City of St. Catharines is modernizing its parking system by removing all remaining coin-only single-space parking meters.

The City will replace these outdated meters with a combination of HONK pay-by-phone zones, pay-and-display multi-space meters, and two-hour parking restrictions. Time-limited areas will also allow for the purchase of residential parking permits. The pay-and-display meters, similar to those already installed at Market Square, will still provide the option for residents and...