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City invites residents to vote on finalist names for outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie

The City of St. Catharines is asking residents to vote for their preferred name from a list of finalists for an outdoor public space consisting of the stage, seating area and adjacent green space at 45 Lakeport Rd. in Port Dalhousie.

Today, the “Vote for your preferred name” survey opened on the City’s “Name This Space!” page for 45 Lakeport Rd., on its EngageSTC public engagement platform at engagestc.ca/name-this-space. Residents can vote for their preferred name in a short, one-question survey...

City invites residents to Telephone Town Hall to discuss the re-adoption of the Mayor’s 2026 Budgets

St. Catharines residents are invited to participate in a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. to provide feedback on the re-adoption of the City’s 2026 budgets.

The Telephone Town Hall is a critical opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and ask questions about the City’s financial plans. Community feedback will help shape the Mayor’s budgets and potential amendments from councillors, which will be introduced following the Mayor’s presentation at the Council meeting of...

City of St. Catharines economic development team recognized with pair of national marketing awards

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) has shone the spotlight on two of the City’s economic development initiatives at its annual Marketing Awards.

During the EDAC 2025 conference last week, held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the City of St. Catharines earned two awards, including the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre winning best Single Publication (5 or More Pages) for its Small Business Starter Kit that supports new entrepreneurs, and the Community Collaboration award for The St. Catharines...

City unveils two crosswalks honouring military veterans

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the installation of two new commemorative crosswalks honouring Canada’s veterans. The symbolic crossings serve as a lasting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our nation.

The crosswalks are located at:

• Church St and James St, downtown
• Main St and Ann St, Port Dalhousie

The downtown installation is highly visible outside of City Hall and is at the start of the annual Remembrance Day Parade. The Port Dalhousie...

City celebrates renamed Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park

The City of St. Catharines honoured late community champion and Regional Chair Jim Bradley on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting at the renamed Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park.

New park signage marks Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park at 447 Grantham Ave., a large neighbourhood park with open space, a soccer field, playground equipment and swings.

Bradley, who passed away Sept. 26 after a brief illness, left a legacy of public service that shaped St. Catharines, Niagara, and Ontario. His remarkable 55-year...