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City celebrates Valleyview Park grand reopening

The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the much-anticipated grand reopening of Valleyview Park, the latest project to be unveiled as part of the City’s Parks Renewal Plan.

The $469,999 investment for the 20 Ker St. neighbourhood park in the Merritton Ward includes a replacement of the play structure and new multi-use courts for tennis, basketball, and ball hockey play. Accessibility upgrades feature new walkways and park benches. Landscape upgrades include new trees. Drainage...

City looking for feedback on proposed amendments to Community Improvement Plans

NOTE: City of St. Catharines' public meetings for proposed Community Improvement Plan amendments have been rescheduled to a special City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. 

The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on proposed amendments to the 2015 and 2020 Community Improvement Plans.

The amendments aim to provide flexibility in project completion deadlines and introduce new support measures for property improvements.

Key elements of the...

User fees amendment approved for 2024 to 2026

New user fees and incremental increases to other rates and fees in 2024 to 2026 will help the City of St. Catharines cover the costs for certain programs and services that directly benefit users. The fees are critical for the City, which has a mixed approach to funding its services – relying on rates and fees and the tax levy, and other sources such as grants and reserves. 

There are 13 new fees, 10 have been updated and two have been removed. Some increases will be phased in over three years to...

The City’s free Summer Concerts in the Park returns with double the dates

The City’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series is back – with double the concerts, this year across two venues – Lakeside Park and Montebello Park.

This year’s concert series features local and touring Canadian musicians, including headliners like LMT Connection and Brooks & Bowskill.

The series of six concerts runs Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from July 18 to Aug. 22.

“We are excited to bring this lineup of original and local talent to the stage this summer for our annual Summer Concerts in...

Museum hosting community walks this summer

There are plenty of opportunities to learn more about the city’s history this summer. The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is once again hosting a series of community walks – and new bicycle tours - over the coming months. 

The first – happening on Saturday, July 6 – will focus on Merritton. Participants will learn about the early days of the Welland Canal, the urban history of the community, its people, industry, and its architecture. The walk takes place from 10-11:30 a.m., and...