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Registration for summer recreation programs opens June 10

Registration for summer swimming and recreation and culture programs at the City of St. Catharines is set to open on the following schedule:

• Online registration for residents opens Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for residents opens Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
• Online registration for everyone opens Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for everyone opens Friday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Program registration can at times be competitive and some classes can fill quickly....

June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

The City of St. Catharines has a month-long parks and recreation celebration loaded with programs and activities to get everybody moving.

June is Recreation and Parks Month, a movement spearheaded by Parks and Recreation Ontario promoting the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. St. Catharines joins communities across Ontario in embracing the initiative to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities available for residents to enjoy.

This...

St. Catharines Club donates $50K to St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial

St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial is one step closer to being realized following a $50,000 donation by the St. Catharines Club. 

St. Catharines Club held its "Final Toast" Legacy and Community Event the night of May 29, donating more than $500,000 to nine community groups, including the City.

St. Catharines Fire Services Chief Dave Upper and Ryan Madill, president of St Catharines Professional Firefighters Association Local 485 gave remarks and accepted the cheque, joined by members of the...

Kick off summer with live music, family fun at Lakeside Long Weekend

Long Weekenders, get ready! The City of St. Catharines is kicking off summer with a bang — with spectacular fireworks, family-friendly festivities, live music, local flavours, and more.

Lakeside Long Weekend returns to Lakeside Park Monday, June 30 and Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy one of Niagara’s can’t-miss summer festivals. Presented in partnership with Cicada Music and Arts Festival with support from Heritage Canada and Experience Ontario, the...

City Seeking Public Input on Parking Services Review

Public Meeting Set for June 2; Online Survey Now Open

The City of St. Catharines is reviewing how parking is managed across the community and is inviting residents to help shape the future of parking in the city.

The City has retained a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of parking services, with a focus on improving operations, enforcement, and the user experience in key areas including the downtown core, Lakeside Park, Sunset Beach and Jones Beach.

A public meeting is scheduled for...