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Firefighters extinguish stubborn Queen Street fire

Queen Street remains closed as crews remain on fire watch

After nearly 18 hours of suppression efforts, a fire at 17 Queen St. in the City’s downtown core has been put out by St. Catharines firefighters.

The fire, which started around 11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, was finally deemed under control at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, and was declared out around 5 p.m. Crews from St. Catharines Fire Services will remain on scene overnight on fire watch at the building, which was the former home of the St....

Hang some winter warmth on the Museum’s Mitten Tree

Join the tradition and warm some hearts and hands this holiday season with a donation to the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre’s Mitten Tree.

The museum’s annual Mitten Tree campaign begins this Saturday, Dec. 6, and runs through Jan. 4, 2026, with donated new and very gently used winter clothing items being accepted in support of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold and Start Me Up Niagara.

These organizations are greatly in need of new men’s and women’s socks, and children’s...

City of St. Catharines launches Ice for Five pilot program

The City of St. Catharines is introducing Ice for Five, a new pilot program designed to make ice time more accessible and affordable for small groups. Beginning December 2025, skaters can book a half sheet of ice during non-prime hours for just $75 per hour, taxes and surcharges included.

Ideal for small-group training, skill development, or casual skating, Ice for Five offers a personalized experience without the constraints of traditional ice allocations. The pilot program will run from...

Winter program registration set to open Dec. 9

A fresh season of winter recreation and aquatics programs is coming soon, and St. Catharines residents will receive priority access.

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programming opens online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC, while in-person registration for residents opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Everyone can register online starting on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. and then...

Civic Carol Concert set for Dec. 9

Dec. 1, 2025 – A cherished holiday tradition returns to St. Catharines this December.

The City of St. Catharines is delighted to present the 35th Annual Civic Carol Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 99 Ontario St. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, and monetary donations are encouraged in support of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.

This year’s event details include performances by the Ridley...