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City to preserve Rodman Hall outdoor sculpture collection

As Brock University moves to divest itself of Rodman Hall, the City of St. Catharines will ensure six outdoor sculptures that form part of the art gallery’s collection continue to remain on public display.

Council approved a $133,905 expenditure from the Civic Project Fund this week to remove, store and eventually relocate six sculptures from the grounds of Rodman Hall. Brock University is currently finalizing sale of the property, while working with Rodman Hall Arts Centre Inc. (RHAC) for that organization...

City announces nominees for 2021 St. Catharines Arts Awards

A diverse group of nominees — shining a light on just how vibrant the city’s arts scene is — are being recognized as part of this fall’s 2021 St. Catharines Arts Awards celebration.

The jury for the event, which annually celebrates the arts community and those who champion it, has made its selection for this year’s nominees. The 17 nominees chosen as finalists range from visual artists to film makers to musicians, and more.

“The city’s cultural and artistic community has exploded in recent years —...

City of St. Catharines partnering with Cyber-Seniors to help connect generations through use of technology

The City of St. Catharines is partnering with a non-profit organization to help eliminate the digital divide by providing older adults technology training, using an intergenerational volunteer model.

In cooperation with Cyber-Seniors, the City will connect seniors with digital mentors for technology training, with the aim of heightening their cyber skills – allowing them to keep socially connected and engaged, while also forging a unique connection with youth volunteers. The City’s program is set...

What’s open, what’s not in City of St. Catharines for the upcoming Civic Holiday long weekend

 

The Civic Holiday is Monday, Aug. 2, and while there will be some closures on the holiday, there is still plenty to do this long weekend. Here is a roundup of some of the activities to enjoy, along with some of the closures that will take place:

Pools and splash pads

The pools at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, as well as the Port Dalhousie, Lincoln Park and Lion Dunc Schooley outdoor pools and all City splash pads will be open throughout the weekend, including the Civic Holiday on Monday....

St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre celebrating black voices through new exhibit

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is set to welcome guests to a new photographic journey that will highlight the families of Freedom Seekers who fled to the northern end of the Underground Railroad.

North is Freedom: The Legacy of the Underground Railroad will open on Sunday, Aug. 1, helping mark Emancipation Day in Canada. The exhibit, a photographic essay by Canadian photographer Yuri Dojc, celebrates the descendants of freedom seekers who escaped slavery in the United States...