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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...

Free menstrual products available at two City facilities

Visitors to two St. Catharines recreation facilities will find menstrual products available free of charge in washrooms, as part of a pilot project. Dispensers have been installed in two women’s washrooms and two accessible washrooms at Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre and two washrooms and the women’s change room and universal change room at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Tampons and pads are stocked in the coin-free dispensing machines. City Council approved...

As clocks jump forward residents reminded to test alarms

With clocks rolling forward one hour at 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, residents may lose an hour’s sleep, but they don’t need to lose peace of mind when it comes to home fire safety.

St. Catharines Fire Services are reminding residents that with the changing of the clocks they should be taking time to test the smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in their homes.

“Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are proven to save lives, but only if they are in working order,” said Fire Chief Jeff McCormick, adding,...

Museum plans monthly sensory-friendly experience

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is offering special programming to help ensure residents – including those with sensory processing needs and their families – can enjoy a positive and inclusive experience.

The museum has introduced a new program, Sensory Friendly Sunsets, which takes place the first Tuesday of each month. During a four-hour period, from 4 to 8 p.m., the museum will offer family-oriented programming for children and adults with sensory sensitivities in a calming...