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Fundraising underway, artists shortlisted for Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park

St. Catharines’ Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force has launched a fundraising campaign to erect a public work of art in Peart’s honour in Lakeside Park, alongside the recently named Neil Peart Pavilion, a place that inspired the lyrics to a famous Rush single of the same name.

“We have seen an incredible outpouring of support since the passing of Neil Peart, including interest from across the globe inquiring as to how people could support the creation of a memorial,” said Mayor Walter Sendzik. “The...

St. Catharines Enterprise Centre supporting entrepreneurs with Starter Company Plus

Note: this release has been updated to reflect an extension of the application deadline to Oct. 4

It’s not easy to head out and pursue one’s dreams, but, for budding entrepreneurs there’s some help at the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre to assist in making those dreams a reality.

The City’s small-business support office is gearing up for another annual run of Starter Company Plus. Through the provincially funded program, the team at the Enterprise Centre provides business training, mentorship and...

What’s open, what’s closed for Labour Day with the City of St. Catharines

City Hall and administration buildings, alongside several recreation facilities will be closed this Monday to mark the Labour Day holiday.

The following City facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021:

• City Hall (including the Citizens First customer service desk)
• The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre remains closed
• Community Recreation and Culture Services administration offices remain closed
• City arenas
• City sports fields
• Port Weller Community Centre closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Russell...

Downtown concerts, Moonlight Flicks event help the City welcome back in-person programming

A pair of concerts and a movie in the park, are helping the City of St. Catharines bring the community together again.

With COVID-19 restrictions slowly lifting, the City’s special events team has been working to bring back some activities that allow residents to enjoy some in-person programming, while also ensuring compliance with the current public health guidelines. The City is organizing a pair of concerts, in conjunction with Niagara Artists Centre (NAC), to take place in the downtown core on...

City seeking new ideas for recreation programs

As doors once again open at recreation facilities the City is looking for input on how to reimagine and reinvent programs.

Specifically, the City is looking to the public to provide input, via an online survey, to help identify their preferences when it comes to recreation programming, but also to provide new ideas for novel recreation programs.

It is an opportunity for facility users to ensure their interests and passions are reflected in recreation programming; in addition to providing potential...