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City of St Catharines issues final 2026 property tax bills

The City of St. Catharines has issued its 2026 final residential and commercial property tax bills. Bills were mailed and made available through the e-Billing portal on June 5, 2026. Property owners who have not received their bill should contact Citizens First at 905-688-5600.

Final tax bill installment due dates are:
• June 30, 2026
• September 29, 2026

A late payment charge of 1.25 percent will be applied to payments received after 4:30 p.m. on the due date, with additional charges applied on...

2026 Trillum Award Nominations now open

Has a certain garden in the neighbourhood caught your eye? Help us give credit where credit is due: nominate beautiful gardens for a City of St. Catharines Trillium Award.

Nominations for the annual Trillium Awards are now open. Residents are encouraged to nominate beautiful front-yard properties until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Entry is free.

All St. Catharines properties, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties, are eligible for Trillium Awards in two categories: Civic...

City celebrates ‘Old Lock One Commons’ official naming with permanent sign unveiling

Name recognizes area’s rich history and role as community gathering place

On June 9, the City celebrated the official naming of the outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie with a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the permanent ‘Old Lock One Commons’ sign.

Last December, City Council voted to endorse the City staff-recommended name following its direction in November 2024 that staff undertake a formal naming process for the outdoor community gathering and event space that serves as a venue for...

City unveils 2SLGBTQIA+ group exhibit, ‘Full Colour,’ at City Hall during Pride Month

Tomorrow, Friday, June 5, the City of St. Catharines will unveil a group exhibit, titled “Full Colour: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ Art and Expression,” during our Pride Month celebrations.

The “Full Colour” exhibition of 20 artworks celebrates the depth, diversity and vibrancy of queer and trans artistic practices. This City exhibition will bring together 15 artists from St. Catharines and across the Niagara Region working in disciplines, including painting, prints, drawings, textiles, and...

City of St. Catharines set to rock with The Trews on Canada Day

It’s two celebrations. One City. The City of St. Catharines is set to celebrate Canada Day in a special way this year.

July 1 will feature a full day of music and celebration at Montebello Park in downtown St. Catharines, headlined by Canadian rock favourites The Trews, and the City’s first ever fireworks and drone show at night at Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie. The celebrations, also part of the City’s 150th anniversary activities, will help create a day that reflects both national pride and...