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City of St. Catharines prepared for potential postal strike

The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to minimize any service disruptions during a possible strike of Canada Post workers.

Canada Post has warned a postal disruption may occur as early as Friday, Nov. 15, unless agreements are reached before then. The City has been meeting to try and minimize any disruptions and identify alternatives in the event of strike activity.

While the City’s modernization efforts, such as e-billing and online payments, have provided additional tools to conduct City...

City of St. Catharines prepared for possible postal strike

The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to minimize any service disruptions during a possible strike of Canada Post workers.

Canada Post has warned a postal disruption may occur as early as Friday, Nov. 15, unless agreements are reached before then. The City has been meeting to try and minimize any disruptions and identify alternatives in the event of strike activity.

While the City’s modernization efforts, such as e-billing and online payments, have provided additional tools to conduct City...

St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame to induct class of 2024

Six distinguished athletes and builders of sport in the city will soon be inducted into the illustrious St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2024 St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be honoured next week for their significant achievements in sport, either in competition or through other exceptional contributions:

• Walt Oprzedek (Athlete / Builder): Handball and Football
• Andy Van Ruyven (Athlete): Rowing
• Carole Price (Builder): Curling and Rowing
• Robert “Bob” Adams (Athlete): Rowing...

City Lights Up the Holidays with the 4th Annual Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light

The City of St. Catharines is delighted to bring back its cherished holiday festival, Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light, for its fourth season.

Kicking off on Saturday, Nov. 23, and running through to Jan. 5, 2025, this year’s festival will illuminate Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie, and downtown St. Catharines with dazzling light displays and free, family-friendly activities.

On opening night, Nov. 23, residents and visitors are invited to join in the holiday spirit with live entertainment,...

City seeks community input on 2024 Parks Renewal Plan projects

The City of St. Catharines is moving forward with plans to renew three neighbourhood parks, continuing to invest in enhancing community spaces for residents of all ages and abilities.

Renewal projects are set for Lakeview Park, Torosian Park and Berkley Park, with proposed renewals to playgrounds, multi-use courts, and other park features. Proposed plans include a new multi-use court at Berkley Park, basketball, and ball hockey courts at Lakeview Park and Torosian Park, and new play equipment at...