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Poetry Workshop with Poet Laureate Shannon Kitchings

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the City of St. Catharines and the St. Catharines Public Library are partnering to present a poetry workshop for community members of all ages, all writing levels, and for those who wouldn’t call themselves writers at all, at the St. Catharines Library’s Central Branch (54 Church St.) on April 25 at 10 a.m.

What happens when a dragon goes to carpentry school? Who is going to solve the mystery of the missing octopus? Have you ever seen trees in love? Using...

City’s delivery record of clean, safe water continues

The City of St. Catharines continues to demonstrate a strong track record in providing safe, reliable drinking water to the community.

At Monday’s (March 23, 2026) City Council meeting, Council received a report on the City’s drinking water system outlining the analysis results for over 8,000 water samples collected by staff over the course of 2025. The samples were tested by accredited laboratories for various microbiological parameters, chlorine residue and/or other chemicals, with results...

Charities, community groups can apply for 2026 Niagara River Lions tickets

The City of St. Catharines is offering tickets to Niagara River Lions home games at the Meridian Centre to local non-profit organizations and sports organizations.

The City invites registered charities, incorporated non-profit groups, and minor not-for-profit sports associations serving St. Catharines to apply to the Meridian Centre Community Use Program to request 12 tickets to select River Lions home games.

Applications opened today (Monday, March 23). Interested organizations can apply online...

Spring 2026 program registration begins March 24

With the approach of spring drawing closer, it’s the perfect time to get out of winter hibernation and get active. There are plenty of new recreational and swimming programs to keep those of all ages active throughout the season.

Registration for residents of St. Catharines will open online on ActiveSTC on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Residents can register in person at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre on Wednesday, March 25, 8:30 a.m. Everyone can sign up online for activities on...

Controlled burn approved for Malcolmson Eco-Park (2026)

The City of St. Catharines and the Friends of Malcolmson Eco-Park are planning to hold their semi-annual controlled burn sometime in March or April.

St. Catharines Fire Services have given the green light for the four to six-hour burn to take place depending on temperatures and wind direction.

The controlled burn will promote the growth of native grass species by adding essential nutrients like phosphorous and nitrogen from the ash back to the soil. It will also reduce invasive species which tend...