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City announces 2022 Trillium Award Winners

The City of St. Catharines has announced the winners of its annual Trillium Awards.

The Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create outstanding landscapes, using their front yards and gardens to beautify their community. A total of 15 awards were presented, including Civic Beautification Awards granted in each ward; a Community Choice Award selected through an online vote; and a Green Leader Award, recognizing environmentally friendly yards. In addition, the Mayor's Award was presented to...

Culture Days celebrates vibrant arts scene with free weekend activities

St. Catharines will once again celebrate its vibrant and growing arts scene with free activities for all ages during Culture Days.

From Sept. 23 to Oct.16, the City of St. Catharines will host Culture Days, a national event that invites hands-on public participation and contribution to cultural experiences in communities across Canada. Held annually, Culture Days aims to support engagement with, and appreciation for, arts and culture landscapes of Canadian communities.

“Culture Days...

Juried art exhibit opens at City Hall this fall

This year’s show, focused on the artists process of self-discovery, will be on display at City Hall from Sept. 16 to March 17, 2023.

The City presents – Who Are You? – it’s 2022 juried exhibit which can be found on display in the third-floor gallery space at City Hall featuring artworks by 10 local artists.

“This year’s theme provides a platform for regional creatives to consider how their art making practice assists in the process of self-discovery, connecting to oneself on a deeper...

City seeking public input on New Parkland Dedication By-law

The City is seeking public input as it establishes a new Parkland Dedication By-law which is set to replace the existing by-law passed in 1974.

The by-law is a growth-funding tool available to municipalities under the Planning Act, allowing land for parks purposes to be acquired or improved.

The Planning Act allows for municipalities to set percentage or alternative rate requirements for Parkland Dedication and to impose conditions on development and redevelopment to receive parkland or payment-in-lieu...

Pathways officially open following city-wide trail improvements

St. Catharines’ city-wide trail improvement project has produced 2,030 metres of brand-new trails and 540 metres of upgrades for many of the city’s pathways.

“The City took on this multi-faceted project to incorporate several improvements to the city-wide active transportation network including trail creation, trail renewal, and new trail and park connection points,” said Anthony Martuccio, director of engineering, facilities and environmental services. “Not only do these improvements...