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St. Catharines Fire Services communications centre goes live with Next Generation 911

St. Catharines Fire Services is proud to announce the successful deployment of Next Generation 911 (NG911) for its Emergency Communications Centre, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing public safety and emergency response services.

Today’s launch of NG911 represents a multi-stage, transformative upgrade to the traditional 911 system. While the process for callers to connect with a 911 operator remains the same, the new system will offer several enhancements to reduce...

2026 Food Truck and Vendor Permit Applications now open

The City of St. Catharines is welcoming food trucks and mobile vendors back to City parks and open spaces for another season. Permit applications are now open for businesses keen to bring their unique flavours and signature dishes to some of the city’s most-popular outdoor destinations.

Interested vendors can apply anytime between March 1 and 31 at stcatharines.ca/2026VendorPermit. Spots are limited, so businesses are encouraged to apply early to secure their preferred location.

“We’re excited to...

Explore active lifestyles through volunteerism at 50+ active living fair

Volunteering isn’t just about giving back: it can also be about moving forward. At every stage of life, volunteering can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle while also helping to strengthen community.

Learn more about staying active through volunteerism at the 50+ Active Living Information Fair Monday, March 2 at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre. Presented by the City of St. Catharines, with support from the Province of Ontario and the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario, adults...

The Housing Accelerator Fund powers building surge in St. Catharines

St. Catharines is marking a record year for building permits, with increased housing starts and continued progress supported through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

The City of St. Catharines issued building permits for 1,025 new dwelling units during year two of its HAF Action Plan, exceeding its HAF year-two target by 310 units and surpassing its previous nine-year trend by more than 500 units. The City supported 1,001 of those new dwelling units...

Keep your home, property flood safe ahead of inclement weather

Freezing rain warning in effect for St. Catharines, significant rainfall expected

With several significant snowfalls and sustained cold temperatures, it’s been a snowy start to the year for St. Catharines. And, with a forecast of heavy rain, and snow melt continuing with temperatures above the freezing mark, residents could see high runoff of melting snow and the potential for localized flooding and water pooling around their homes and on the roadways.

Crews preparing for inclement weather

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