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St. Catharines and Lincoln win EDCO Award of Excellence
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:26 AM
The City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln have been jointly awarded the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Visitor Attraction and Tourism Product Development – Urban category, at the EDCO President’s Dinner during the 2026 Annual EDCO Conference.
The EDCO Awards of Excellence, held Feb. 4 in Toronto, celebrate the most impactful and innovative economic development initiatives across Ontario. The St. Catharines / Lincoln win recognizes the...
St. Catharines' Family Day long weekend activities
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 03:40 PM
Start planning your Family Day weekend with a fun-filled lineup of skating, swimming and other recreational programs being hosted by the City of St. Catharines.
Aquatics at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics CentreThe City is running free leisure swims throughout the day on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, 425 Carlton St. Admission and supervision standards in effect. Reservations are highly recommended on stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC.
Community Gardens Funding applications open
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2026 10:06 AM
The City of St. Catharines is providing funding to help community gardens take root.
The City is again this year supporting community groups wanting to establish new community gardens or to improve existing gardens. Applications for the annual program opened today (Monday, Feb. 9), providing the opportunity for incorporated charities, not-for-profit groups and unincorporated associations and neighbourhood groups, to receive matching funds from the City for as much as half of eligible start-up...
City selects Poet Laureate in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 03:25 PM
The City of St. Catharines has chosen Shannon Kitchings as Poet Laureate to help celebrate the City’s sesquicentennial.
Kitchings will serve as an artistic ambassador for the City for 2026, using poetry to engage residents, celebrate civic pride, and enrich public life through readings, special initiatives, and cultural events connected to the history and culture of St. Catharines, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the City's incorporation.
The Poet Laureate is an honorary civic role that...
Mayor's Office Announces Next TownhallSTC Event for Port Dalhousie and Grantham Residents
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 03:03 PM
Community connection, open dialogue, and shared understanding are at the heart of the upcoming Port Dalhousie and Grantham Ward townhall, taking place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Grantham Lions Club, located at 732 Niagara Street, St. Catharines, with doors opening at 5:00 PM.
The townhall will provide a welcoming space for residents to come together, share their perspectives, and engage directly with Mayor Mat Siscoe and Ward...
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