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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...
St. Catharines–Lincoln Destination Partnership hosts first Annual General Meeting
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2026 11:24 AM
On January 29, 2026, the St. Catharines–Lincoln Destination Partnership (SCLDP) successfully hosted its first Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in advancing a coordinated, regional approach to destination development, tourism growth, and economic impact across the City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln.
The SCLDP is a new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that is the result of years of discussions, collaboration, and visioning between the Town of...
Fire Chief Dave Upper wins Fire Chief of the Year
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2026 11:46 AM
St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper has been recognized as one of the best in the province.
Upper was presented with the award last week at the 2026 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Hicks Morley Labour Relations Seminar in Toronto. The Hicks Morley Fire Chief of the Year Award is presented annually to fire chiefs who exhibit exceptional leadership, dedication, and a profound impact on their communities.
“It is very humbling,” Upper said regarding the recognition. “I’ve been very blessed...
City launches call to artists for traffic cabinet wraps
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 11:33 AM
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the City of St. Catharines is seeking local artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to create original artwork for traffic cabinet wraps throughout the city. Twelve artworks will be commissioned, two per ward, for installation in the spring.
The project is intended to celebrate St. Catharines’ 150th anniversary through local stories and themes while highlighting the unique people, places, and features of each ward. Designs should...
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