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Fire Services urges residents to be informed of new fire code to protect against the silent killer

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week returns for 2025, and St. Catharines Fire Services is not only reminding residents of proper maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms and fuel-burning appliances, but also warning property owners of legislative changes that will impact requirements in residential dwellings.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1 to 7. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it has no taste or smell and is otherwise undetectable without a carbon monoxide...

Meet the newest members of the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

Five distinguished athletes and builders of sport in the city are set to join the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2025 induction ceremony will celebrate athletes Doug Fast, Gema Kramer, Chris Leach, and Melissa Murphy St. Onge and builder John Haeni for their significant achievements in sport at the Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m.

“We are proud to recognize these sportspeople for their commitment to advancing sports in our community,” said Peter Partridge Jr., chair for...

City invites residents to vote on finalist names for outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie

The City of St. Catharines is asking residents to vote for their preferred name from a list of finalists for an outdoor public space consisting of the stage, seating area and adjacent green space at 45 Lakeport Rd. in Port Dalhousie.

Today, the “Vote for your preferred name” survey opened on the City’s “Name This Space!” page for 45 Lakeport Rd., on its EngageSTC public engagement platform at engagestc.ca/name-this-space. Residents can vote for their preferred name in a short, one-question survey...

City invites residents to Telephone Town Hall to discuss the re-adoption of the Mayor’s 2026 Budgets

St. Catharines residents are invited to participate in a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. to provide feedback on the re-adoption of the City’s 2026 budgets.

The Telephone Town Hall is a critical opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and ask questions about the City’s financial plans. Community feedback will help shape the Mayor’s budgets and potential amendments from councillors, which will be introduced following the Mayor’s presentation at the Council meeting of...

City of St. Catharines economic development team recognized with pair of national marketing awards

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) has shone the spotlight on two of the City’s economic development initiatives at its annual Marketing Awards.

During the EDAC 2025 conference last week, held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the City of St. Catharines earned two awards, including the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre winning best Single Publication (5 or More Pages) for its Small Business Starter Kit that supports new entrepreneurs, and the Community Collaboration award for The St. Catharines...