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Nov. 12: Westwood and Petrie Street closures
Posted on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 09:36 AM
Westwood Street is closed from Smith Street to Dunkirk Road. Petrie Street is also closed from Smith Street to Dunkirk Road for ditching work.
Mayor Mat Siscoe Announces Winners of the 2024 Holiday Card Contest
Posted on Friday, November 08, 2024 11:19 AM
Sofia, Grade 3 - Holidays at the CarouselJimena, Grade 3 – A Visit From Santa in St. CatharinesYami, Grade 3 – Christmas With FamilyMaylynn, Grade 6 – Holiday Shopping on St. Paul Street
November 8th, 2024 - Mayor Mat Siscoe is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Holiday Card Contest, a competition that invited local elementary school students to submit their holiday-themed artwork to be featured on the Mayor’s official holiday card.
After receiving a variety of creative...
City of St. Catharines celebrates 2024 Arts Awards recipients
Posted on Monday, November 04, 2024 10:54 AM
The City of St. Catharines 2024 Arts Awards recipients were celebrated last night at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).
This year, there were 42 nominees in five categories: Emerging Artist, Established Artist, Making a Difference, Arts in Education, and Patron of the Arts. One special nominee was also recognized with the Jury’s Pick Award.
“The artistic talent in this city continues to impress me and creates a huge sense of pride in our local artistic scene,” Mayor Mat Siscoe said....
Residents reminded to be mindful of fire safety
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:10 AM
In the past two weeks, St. Catharines Fire Services has responded to eight fires, all of which were preventable, says Fire Chief Dave Upper. In response to the recent fires and with the colder weather approaching, SCFS is asking residents to keep fire safety top of mind.
The causes of the recent fires included unattended cooking, a space heater, and careless smoking.
St. Catharines Fire Services has the following tips for preventing these types of fires:
- Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,...
Mayor Siscoe Releases Proposed 2025-26 Budget with 2.71% Tax Levy Increase
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 04:00 PM
October 28, 2024 – Mayor Mat Siscoe has released his 2025-26 Multi-Year Budget for readoption, which proposes a 2.71% City tax levy increase for 2025, starting the 30-day amendment period for Council under the Strong Mayor legislation. The amendment period allows City Council the opportunity to make amendments to the budget and propose service level changes that could further impact the City portion of the levy.
The readoption budget makes several changes to what was approved in 2024, in addition...
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