Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2021 04:00 PM
As the Province moves Ontario into a shutdown, effective April 3, several City facilities will close alongside program cancellations.
“The additional measures announced by the province are an unfortunate but necessary measure designed to protect the health and wellbeing of our community,” said Mayor Walter Sendzik. “As cases of COVID-19 including the more transmissible variants of concern continue to surge, we must take steps now to protect our residents and our hospitals from being overwhelmed. As...
Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 04:00 PM
After eight years of detailed research and dedicated writing, the latest publication about the Welland Canal is now available for addition to bookshelves everywhere.
“Triumph & Tragedy: The Welland Ship Canal” chronicles the forgotten story of the canal’s fallen workers, as well as documenting the achievement of the canal’s construction.
“Over three dozen authors with specialized backgrounds and expertise contributed to this sizeable writing effort,” said Supervisor Historical Services Kathleen...
Posted on Monday, March 29, 2021 12:45 PM
There’s loads of new ways to explore local history at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.
Come April 1, the museum’s latest exhibit — Just a Line to Say — opens, alongside several other exhibits that opened during the latest lockdown and until now have largely remained unseen by the public. With travel on hold due to the pandemic, Just a Line to Say, invites residents to take a trip and connect with the world around them via postcards from the museum’s archives and resident submissions....
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2021 02:45 PM
Several deadlines are approaching for applications to various funding streams of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP).
The program — with a goal of strengthening the city’s cultural landscape — offers annual funding through several program streams, serving diverse segments of the creative community.
“Artists and non-profits make up the very heart of our creative and cultural community,” said Acting Supervisor of Cultural Services Kathleen Powell, adding, “their contributions to culture...
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 01:30 PM
The Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm playground and pavilion will be closed starting on March 22 as the City begins work on upgrades to the two amenities.
As part of the 2020 budget City Council approved $330,000 for upgrades to the attraction. This investment comes alongside an additional $95,000 from the City to match a $95,000 donation from the Rotary Club of St. Catharines for the playground.
The project will see the current playground elements removed as the space is transformed into the farm-themed...