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St. Catharines Launches Core Services Review Survey to Shape Future of City Services

The City of St. Catharines is embarking on a comprehensive core services review to ensure service levels, infrastructure investments, and fiscal responsibility position the city as a desirable place to live for residents and businesses alike.

“This is an opportunity to take a closer look at how we serve our community today and to ensure our approach is sustainable and responsive to future needs,” said Mayor Mat Siscoe. “This is an initiative that Council supports and aligns with the priorities...

St. Catharines Enterprise Centre Hosts Exploring Entrepreneurship Seminars

Aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the St. Catharines Public Library to join us for one of our Exploring Entrepreneurship seminars, hosted by the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre. This initiative aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and resources necessary to embark on successful business ventures.
Each of the seminars will cover the same essential topics, including:

• Foundations of Business Success: Understanding the core elements required to start and sustain a business.
• Idea...

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...

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,...