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City Welcomes Community Feedback on Draft Sports Field Strategy

The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the release of its Draft Sports Field Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the future of sports fields and related infrastructure across the city until 2051.

This initiative addresses the needs of current and future sports enthusiasts by identifying key improvements and expansion strategies for various sports fields to meet the evolving demands of the community.

The strategy, developed in collaboration with Monteith Brown Planning...

Fall Tree Giveaway registration set to open

Tree pickup takes place Oct. 26 at Lancaster Park

Registration opens this Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. for St. Catharines residents to reserve a free tree, as part of the City’s 2024 Fall Tree Giveaway.

Residents can select their free tree in advance online, with White spruce, Serviceberry, White oak, and American hazelnut species available. The number of trees is limited, and varieties are offered on a first-come, first-served basis online. Registration will close as stock is reserved....

City announces 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees

The City is excited to announce its 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees, recognizing some of the community’s most talented creatives and their supporters. These outstanding individuals and organizations will be honoured at a celebration on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).

This year, an impressive 41 nominees are recognized across four categories: Arts in Education, Emerging Artist, Established Artist, and Making a Difference. Additionally, a special Patron of...

Applications Now Open for Outdoor Ice Rink Program

The City is accepting applications from local volunteer groups to assist in offering up outdoor skating in their neighbourhoods again this year.

Now entering its sixth season, the City’s Community Outdoor Ice Rink Program allows volunteer groups to build, operate and maintain outdoor ice rinks in City-owned parks. Past volunteer group-operated rinks were located at Bogart Street Park, St. Patrick’s Park, Partridge Park, Walker’s Creek Park, and the Port Dalhousie Lions Park.

“Outdoor community...

City announces 2024 Trillium Awards winners

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the winners of its 40th annual 2024 Trillium Awards.

The City’s annual Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create gorgeous front yard gardens and landscapes to help beautify our community. This year, a total of 15 awards were presented to St. Catharines’ residents and one organization, including Civic Beautification Awards, two per ward; a Community Choice Award selected through an online vote; and a Green Leader Award recognizing an...