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St. Catharines Fire Services adds dispatch partner

St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) is proud to welcome the City of Quinte West as an emergency dispatch partner. As part of the Fire Dispatch Services agreement, which took effect Sept. 19, 2023, SCFS is now providing emergency call-taking and dispatch services to Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services.

“We are honoured to be the dispatch provider and to be able to offer our professional services to the City of Quinte West.” said St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper. “The City of Quinte West...

St. Catharines seeks further input on Fairview Park

The Fairview Park Community Vision project is ready for the second round of public consultation.

The City’s consultants have developed layout alternatives for Fairview Park and John Page Park following the input received through the first stage of public consultation. Residents are invited to submit feedback and comments to the project team and fill out a survey to provide their input on potential elements such as an active games area, water play feature, skate park, playground, community...

Downtown St. Catharines illuminated by new lighting

A project that has been months in the making has been completed in downtown St. Catharines.

There is a new lighting canopy, spanning along St. Paul Street from William Street to Geneva Street. This new lighting installation, which was completed between July and August 2023, enhances the overall visitor experience and visibility of the City’s downtown by night, helping to enhance public safety and promote additional foot traffic to local businesses.

“Whether you are downtown to enjoy a live...