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AI-powered digital assistant enhances City website

A pilot project for stcatharines.ca is giving residents more help finding their way around the City’s website. Meet Catharine, an AI-powered digital assistant who is here to help anytime, anywhere.

The new feature will enhance website searches and help residents find what they are looking with quick and reliable answers about City services, water bills, property taxes, recreational activities, and more. The digital assistant, by Microsoft Copilot Studio, uses artificial intelligence to understand...

City of St. Catharines Launches CIVIC Maps: A New Interactive Mapping Tool

The City of St. Catharines is making it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and developers to explore and understand their community with the launch of CIVIC Maps—the Community Interactive Visualization and Information Centre.

Powered by ArcGIS, CIVIC Maps is an innovative tool that provides real-time access to a wealth of geographic information, helping users navigate city limits, property lines, zoning details, building permits, conservation areas, and much more. Whether you’re a...

Statement on City's commitment to continued support of 2SLGBTQI+ communities

The City of St. Catharines values its ongoing relationship with Pride Niagara and remains committed to supporting and celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ communities. While discussions were ongoing about how the City can best support Pride Niagara through the many challenges it faces in delivering its important programming, we share in the community’s disappointment over the announcement of the cancellation of Pride in the Park, and are committed to working with our community partners to ensure future...

Nominations Open for by-election to fill Ward 6 Council Vacancy

Residents of Port Dalhousie Ward will head to the polls this spring to elect a new representative for Ward 6 on St. Catharines City Council.

The by-election was called following the passing of Ward 6 Councillor Carlos Garcia whose dedication and service to the community are remembered fondly. City Council declared the councillor’s seat vacant at its Jan. 13 meeting and voted to hold a byelection for the vacancy.

The by-election will take place on Monday, April 14, 2025, with polls open from 10 a...

Community input sought to help shape the future of the City’s recreation facilities and programming

The City of St. Catharines is inviting residents to help shape the future of recreation in the community.

The City has launched public engagement, including an online survey and upcoming open houses, for its Recreation Facility and Programming Plan. Feedback provided will ensure that recreation programs, services, and facilities meet the needs of those living, studying, and working in St. Catharines. As the “City where everybody can play,” St. Catharines strives to create accessible and...