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City facilities close in response to COVID-19 concerns

While Niagara Region Public Health has reported the risks surrounding COVID-19 remain low to residents, the City is exercising an abundance of caution, moving forward with closures of all recreational and community facilities to limit spread of the virus.

On Thursday afternoon the City partially activated its Emergency Operations Centre in response to the spread of the virus, moving forward on the best measures to protect the health of the public and staff. As of right now it appears the virus is...

Citys emergency operations centre partially activated.

Yesterday, as part of continued close monitoring of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City of St. Catharines partially activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and continues to be activated this morning.

While Niagara Region Public Health continues to advise that the risk of contracting the virus is still low, the City is focused on efforts to protect staff, their families, and the public from potential exposure to COVID-19.

The role of the City’s EOC, staffed by employees trained in...

Drone technology examined as modern solution to long-standing challenges

The City is previewing a novel solution to the age-old problem of monitoring and assessing its less-accessible infrastructure.

Residents along the Welland Canal and along waterways in Port Dalhousie might notice some drones — or remotely-piloted aircraft systems — zipping overhead in the days to come as City Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services staff take in a demonstration from Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS applied research department. The effort will explore the ways in which the use...

Learn, explore and play over March Break with the City of St. Catharines

Looking for something to do with the family over March Break?
Why not build a fort with oversized foam building blocks, strap on a pair of skates and get out on the ice one last time this winter, or explore the science of optical illusions while building your own toy?

Whatever the age, and whatever the interest, the City of St. Catharines has families covered when it comes to fun, engaging activities for March Break be it a dive into local history, or a dive into the pool at the St. Catharines Kiwanis...

City offering River Lions tickets for local youth groups

The City of St. Catharines and Niagara River Lions are teaming up to deliver a slam dunk for local youth groups and charities.

Registered charities, non-profit organizations and minor non-profit sports associations can once again apply for the Meridian Centre Community Use Program. The annual endeavour will see the City offering up 12 lower bowl tickets to River Lions games for the 2020 season at the Meridian Centre. The tickets can be used to bring youth to games, or for fundraising purposes such...