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City of Launches Ongoing Call for Artists to Activate Public Spaces

The City of St. Catharines is inviting local artists to take centre stage in public spaces, engaging residents through creative workshops, performances, and interactive activities as part of its new cultural programming initiatives.

This initiative aligns with The St. Catharines Culture Plan 2025-2030: Stay for the Culture, a strategic vision for strengthening the city’s arts and culture sector. Over the next five years, the City will provide more opportunities for artists of all disciplines to...

Applications for 2025 Food Truck and Vendor Permits Set to Open March 1

The City of St. Catharines is welcoming food trucks and mobile vendors back to parks and public spaces for another exciting season. Applications are set to open for businesses looking to bring their flavours and unique offerings to some of the city’s most popular outdoor destinations.

Interested vendors can apply anytime between March 1 and 31 at stcatharines.ca/VendorPermit. Spots are limited, and demand is high – businesses are encouraged to apply early to secure their preferred location.

“We’re...

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program Applications Now Open for 2025 Cycle

The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle. Cultural organizations, arts initiatives and festival producers are invited to apply for support to bring their creative projects to life.

SCCIP offers five distinct program streams, each tailored to specific goals, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria, to strengthen the creative sector and enhance the cultural ecosystem in St. Catharines.

“The St. Catharines Cultural...

2025 Controlled burn approved for Malcolmson Eco-Park

The City of St. Catharines and the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park (FOMEP) are planning to hold their semi-annual controlled burn sometime between March 3 and May 4.

St. Catharines Fire Services has given the green light for the four to six-hour burn to take place during that timeframe depending on temperatures and wind direction.

The controlled burn will promote the growth of native grass species by adding essential nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen from the ash back to the soil. It will...