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City setting the scene for more film productions in St. Catharines
Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2022 11:02 AM
Today the City of St. Catharines launches filmSTC to support the creative economy and promote the city as a destination for film, TV, and streaming industries.
The launch of the filmSTC campaign through a dedicated website, filmSTC.ca, comes as St. Catharines gains interest as a choice filming location. According to Ontario Creates, the film and TV industry contributed a record-breaking $2.88 billion to the province’s economy in 2021, creating 48,135 high-value full-time equivalent direct and...
Public notice: Long-term sidewalk closure around Carlisle Street parking garage
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 07:43 PM
Due to construction, portions of the sidewalk on Carlisle Street and Garden Park are closed. Please plan to use an alternative route, as signed and only utilize open sidewalks and designated crosswalks.
St. Catharines celebrates Arts Awards recipients for 2022
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 11:51 AM
The recipients of the 2022 Arts Awards were celebrated at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre last night.
There were 20 nominees for awards in five categories: Making a Difference, Arts in Education, Emerging Artist, Established Artist, and a Jury’s Pick award. One special resident was also recognized with the Patron of the Arts award.
“Thank you to all the 2022 nominees for enriching our community with your talent and experiences,” says Mayor Mat Siscoe. “The Arts Awards is a chance for us...
City continues support of arts and culture sector with new round of SCCIP funding
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 02:44 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to make investments to help strengthen and build the arts community.
At its Nov. 28 meeting, St. Catharines City Council approved the final rounds of the 2022 St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) funding, allocating $97,584 to nine applicants through the Arts Development Program, Culture Builds Community Program and Sustaining - Festival Program. The approvals bring the total SCCIP funding allocated in 2022 to $400,000.
“SCCIP is an investment in...
City offers deep discounts to encourage lifeguard, swim instructor certification
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 11:43 AM
The City of St. Catharines is offering the opportunity for heavily discounted aquatic certification courses to avid swimmers interested in becoming a lifeguard and instructor for the City.
Jurisdictions across North America have been facing lifeguard shortages, so in an effort to make lifeguard opportunities more accessible and to ensure adequate staffing is in place, the City will cover the cost of the course and certification fees for those aged 13 and older. Candidates will only be...
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