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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...

Register for summer fun starting June 9

Summer is the perfect time to get active, try something new and enjoy the outdoors, and the City of St. Catharines has a wide range of swimming, recreation and cultural programs to help you do just that.

The City’s summer session for swimming and recreation programs starts at the end of June. Online registration for St. Catharines residents opens Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m.

Summer programs are often in high demand, with some classes filling quickly. To avoid delays on registration day and improve...

City promoting active, healthy lifestyles as June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

The City of St. Catharines is marking June with a month-long parks and recreation celebration with a wide array of programs and activities to get everybody moving.

June is Recreation and Parks Month, a movement spearheaded by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, 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, activities, and events, parks...