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City, public library to host Family History Workshop

 Residents interested in learning how to trace their genealogy and organize their family stories will gain some useful knowledge and tools at a two-day St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre and St. Catharines Public Library workshop in March.

The museum, in partnership with the library, present the Family History Workshop on Saturday, March 2 at the library’s central branch and on Saturday, March 16 at the museum, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This workshop series introduces participants to...

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program applications rolling out for 2024 cycle

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) applications are open for the 2024 funding cycle. With important deadlines approaching, cultural organizations, arts initiatives, and festival producers are encouraged to apply for funding to support their creative endeavours.

SCCIP offers six program streams tailored to specific priorities, eligibility criteria, and evaluation standards.

Important deadlines for 2024 applications:

• April 11: Sustaining Core and Midsized Programs;
• May 2: Post-Aug....

City Reports Positive Year-End Update on Grants and Funding for 2023

The City of St. Catharines reports the successful evaluation, application, and receipt of grants and funding totaling $30,356,614 for 2023.

These funds have played a pivotal role in advancing various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the City's infrastructure, services, and quality of life for residents.

Grant opportunities, comprising federal, provincial, and private funding sources, have been meticulously pursued by the City's Grant Committee, which meets regularly to strategize and...

Call for St. Catharines Farmers Market vendors for the 2024 season

The City is calling on new farmers and producers to apply for a space at the 2024 St. Catharines Farmers Market. 

Every spring, the market expands to include outdoor spaces from May to October, welcoming back farmers for the main harvest season. Periodically on Saturdays throughout the summer, the outdoor market also features local musicians, plus an interactive community engagement table with free and fun experiences for all ages. 

“We really want to focus on building the sustainability of our...

Mayor Siscoe ends veto period with no changes; St. Catharines multi-year budget approved

Mayor Siscoe on Friday took the step of waiving the Mayoral veto period for the 2024-26 Multi-year Budget, bringing the budget process to a close with the adoption of the City of St. Catharines Budget for 2024. This concludes the first budget process under the new Strong Mayor legislation introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2023.

“This year’s budget process was very different in terms of how we proceeded, but I think the outcome speaks to better, more transparent and accountable decisions...