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City Launches Property Tax Deferral Program to Support Older Adult Homeowners

The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to support older adult homeowners with their property taxes through the launch of its new Older Homeowner Tax Increase Deferral Program.

Eligible homeowners, aged 65 and older, can now defer the increase in the City portion of their property taxes, providing financial relief by allowing them to delay payment on any year-over-year tax increases. The program is designed to assist older residents who may be on fixed incomes and facing challenges in keeping...

'Phases' juried art exhibition on display

The City of St. Catharines’ 2024 juried art exhibition, titled “Phases” and on view Sept. 20 through March 2025, asked artists to explore how they understand and interpret this year’s total solar eclipse.

“I chose to focus on the eclipse because it was a phenomenon each artist located within the Niagara Region was going to experience,” Culture Coordinator Olivia Hope said. “I thought it would be interesting to see how a singular event could profoundly impact individuals in a variety of ways,...

Fans Rush to Support Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park

Fundraising Goal set at $1 Million

Following the official launch event at Lakeside Park, the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force is proud to announce the beginning of a fundraising campaign to honour legendary drummer Neil Peart with a public work of art.

The campaign, which aims to raise $1 million, will fund the installation of a memorial alongside the Neil Peart Pavilion at Lakeside Park – a location forever tied to Peart through his lyrics to the hit RUSH song of the same name.

Mayor Mat...

'Year of Renewal' for St. Catharines parks and recreational infrastructure

It’s been a summer of revitalization at St. Catharines parks, with the City recently celebrating the completion of its fifth park renewal project since June. Combined with three other parks renewal projects breaking ground this fall, the $3-million investment in recreational infrastructure will improve visitor experience, accessibility, and provide even more opportunities to keep everyone active.

The City investment built new accessible and inclusive playgrounds and multi-use courts for tennis,...

Community Vision in place for Fairview Park

City Council has officially endorsed the Fairview Park Community Vision Master Plan, a transformative project that will see the revitalization of both Fairview Park and John Page Park.

The plan, which was developed through extensive community engagement, will enhance recreational opportunities while preserving the parks’ historic connection to the Third Welland Canal. With Council’s approval, the phased implementation of the plan will create inclusive public spaces that prioritize both passive...