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City seeks community input on parks renewal projects

The City of St. Catharines is moving forward with plans to renew four neighbourhood parks, continuing to invest in enhancing community spaces for residents of all ages and abilities. 

Renewal projects are planned in 2026 for Shauna Park, Guy Road Park, Barley Drive Park and Joseph L. McCaffery Park, with proposed renewals to playgrounds, multi-use courts, and other park features. Plans include a new multi-use court (tennis, basketball and ball hockey) and play equipment at Guy Road Park, new...

City names Tim Marotta as Director of Municipal Works

With a strong service record and decades of service to the community, the City of St. Catharines has announced Tim Marotta has been selected as the Director of Municipal Works.

With more than 30 years experience guiding infrastructure development, engineering operations, and public works programming, Marotta will take on the role after serving for the last three years as the City’s Manager of Engineering and Construction in the Engineering department where he led delivery of the City’s capital...

Mayor Mat Siscoe ends veto period early; approves amended St. Catharines 2026 Budget

Mayor Mat Siscoe waived the mayoral veto period for the 2026 multi-year budget on Thursday, finalizing the City of St. Catharines’ budget by accepting City Council amendments tabled Nov. 19. This marks the conclusion of the budget process under the Strong Mayor legislation introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2023.

“With the passage of this year’s budget, Council and Staff have once again worked hard to deliver a budget that respects taxpayers and recognizes that affordability needs to be at...

City transforms into winter wonderland with 4th Annual Let It Glow: A Celebration of Light

The City is thrilled for the fourth season return of its beloved holiday festival, Let It Glow: A Celebration of Light.

This year’s festival kicks off Saturday, Nov. 29 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, and will transform Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie, and downtown St. Catharines into a winter wonderland with sparkling light displays and free, family-friendly activities.

Residents and visitors are invited to attend opening night at both Rennie Park and Lakeside Park on Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m....

28th Annual Tree of Giving campaign begins Nov. 12

As the 28th Annual Tree of Giving campaign kicks off today, the City of St. Catharines invites the community to give a little extra joy to those in need this holiday season.

Residents can help brighten lives across St. Catharines and Thorold this holiday by donating new, unwrapped gifts, gift cards, or monetary contributions to support Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold.

“The holiday season is a time for kindness, generosity, and community spirit ─ and together, we can provide meaningful...