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City of St. Catharines Pays Tribute to Councillor N. Carlos Garcia

The City of St. Catharines is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Councillor Carlos Garcia, who represented Ward 6 (Port Dalhousie) since his election to City Council in 2014.

Councillor Garcia’s dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the community have left a profound impact on St. Catharines, and flags have been lowered to half mast at all City facilities until further notice in his honour.

Councillor Garcia’s contributions extended across numerous committees and task forces....

Hang some winter warmth on Museum’s Mitten Tree

Join the tradition and warm 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 is currently underway, running through Jan. 5, 2025, with donated new and used winter clothing items being accepted in support of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold and Start Me Up Niagara.

The public is invited to bring their winter clothing donations, such as mittens, gloves, toques, and scarves, to...

Park for free and shop with glee in Downtown St. Catharines and Port Dalhousie

Here’s a little something extra to be cheerful about: Visitors to Downtown St. Catharines and Port Dalhousie will soon enjoy free parking on weekday afternoons during most of December.

Recognizing the holiday season is among the most expensive times of year for some residents, the City of St. Catharines is offering free afternoon parking at more than 1,000 City parking spots in Downtown St. Catharines and Port Dalhousie parking locations from Monday, Dec. 9 to Friday, Dec. 27. Visitors can park for...

Market bustling with winter events all month

Market Square is holiday central this month for gift shopping and fun winter events, activities, and treats.

Festive Fun at the Market is the theme of this year’s holiday campaign at the St. Catharines Farmers Market, which operates this month on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Market Square, 91 King St. in downtown St. Catharines.

“We are welcoming visitors to a busy December at the market this year,” Community and Market Coordinator Deanna Chakarova said...

Winter program registration opens Dec. 10

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programs opens next week with St. Catharines residents at the front of the line.

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programming opens online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at www.stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC, while in-person registration opens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Everyone can register online starting on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. and then in-person...