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City pools open for summer June 26

Everybody in! The City of St. Catharines’ outdoor pools are ready for summer and open for the season Friday, June 26.

Everyone is welcome at the City’s three outdoor pool locations:

• Port Dalhousie Pool, large and small pool, 205 Main St.
• Lincoln Park Pool, small pool, 63 Chetwood St.
• Lion Dunc Schooley Pool, large and small pool, 32 Seymour Ave.

Starting June 26 Port Dalhousie Pool and Lion Dunc Schooley Pool will be moving to cashless payment. Accepted payment methods include debit, credit, and...

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...

Accessibility Matters Here Award recipients announced during National AccessAbility Week

The City of St. Catharines Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Accessibility Matters Here Award campaign, recognizing businesses and community organizations that have made meaningful strides in advancing accessibility and inclusion.

Delivered in partnership with the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) member municipalities of Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, Thorold and West Lincoln, the 2026 awards mark a...

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...

St. Catharines announces 2026 Arts Awards nominees

The City of St. Catharines looks forward to recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees as it proudly announces the short list of its 28 finalists today.

This year’s Arts Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 18 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, proud venue sponsor of the 2026 Arts Awards. Admission is complimentary; however, seating for this distinguished celebration of arts and culture is limited and available on a first-come...