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Winter program registration now open

As the “City Where Everybody Can Play!” - There are a wide variety of activities to keep residents of St. Catharines active and engaged this winter. 

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatic programming will open online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC. In-person registration will start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre (SKAC). 

Non-residents can start registering online on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6...

Let it Glow illuminates St. Catharines for the holiday season

Let it Glow - A Celebration of Light – returns this year with its family-friendly, outdoor festival of interactive light installations, entertainment, and cultural programming. 

“Let it Glow is always a huge draw attracting visitors to St. Catharines downtown and Port Dalhousie business districts,” says Karen Doyle, the City’s tourism marketing officer. “There’s nothing quite like shopping and dining in St. Catharines under the glow of twinkling lights.”

A prime location to visit for a free,...

Flags lowered to half-mast for Indigenous Veterans Day

Flags at City facilities are at half-mast on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day.

St. Catharines Arts Awards return for 2023

The nominees are in for the St. Catharines Arts Awards, set to celebrate the most talented and creative minds in the community at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 5.

In total, there are 14 nominees for awards across four categories: the Arts in Education Award, Emerging Artist Award, Established Artist Award, and Making a Difference Award. One special individual, artist, or organization will be recognized with the Jury's Pick Award during the ceremony.

The 2023 nominees are:

Arts in...

Fire Prevention Month activities begin September 30

The St. Catharines Fire Department is expanding Fire Prevention Week with a full month’s worth of activities.

The activities and safety instruction begins on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. with an open house at Fire Station 4 (427 Merritt St.). There will be a variety of interactive, family-friendly activities taking place at the station, including:

• A variety of displays including kitchen safety, smoke, and carbon monoxide alarms
• The opportunity to tour a firetruck and see firefighting...