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City launches Tree of Giving campaign in support of Community Care
Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 11:05 AM
A holiday tradition of giving back continues for the City of St. Catharines.
The City’s annual Tree of Giving campaign launched today, in support of Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold. The community is invited to contribute to the campaign by donating new, unwrapped gifts, gift cards or monetary donations, which will be distributed by Community Care to families registered in the organization’s Christmas program. The campaign, previously known as the Tree of Little Angels, marks its 25th...
Joint statement from City of St. Catharines and Penn Terra Group Ltd. on 320 Geneva St. property
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2022 04:25 PM
Last fall, St. Catharines City Council authorized the sale of 320 Geneva St. to Penn Terra Group Limited, in an effort to redevelop surplus City lands into a blend of affordable, social and market housing.
This was to be the second large multiple-unit affordable housing building in the City, following Penn Terra's successful completion of 111 Church St. in 2020, which provided 127 new affordable units, and a first-of-its-kind project for the City of St. Catharines.
Both parties are disappointed to...
City announces nominees for 2022 Arts Awards
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2022 11:00 AM
The nominees are in for the 2022 St. Catharines Arts Awards, set to celebrate the most talented and creative minds in the community at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 29.
In total, there are 20 nominees for awards in four categories: Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Arts in Education, and Making a Difference. One special patron will also be recognized with the Patron of the Arts award during the ceremony.
Nominees for the Arts in Education Award are Rachel Rensink-Hoff,...
$20,000 donation to Fairview Park labyrinth
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 04:15 PM
At the official opening, the City of St. Catharines announced a joint donation of $20,000 from Effort Trust and the Cullen family towards the community’s first public labyrinth.
City staff and Councillors were joined by the sponsors and project partners including members of the Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines and The Valhalla Project Niagara to celebrate the milestone at Fairview Park.
“These community partnerships support our efforts to create more inclusive, welcoming spaces, while...
Partridge Park opening and honouring Bob Miller
Posted on Wednesday, October 05, 2022 07:18 PM
City staff and Councillors were joined by members of the Old Glenridge Community Association (OGCA) and members of the Partridge and Miller families to celebrate the official opening of Partridge Park, recognize the park donors, and unveil a plaque honouring Bob Miller’s contributions to the community.
To complete the improvements, the OGCA partnered with the City through the Parks Legacy Fund which matches donations for community projects to renew and upgrade play assets in City parks.
“The...
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