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St. Catharines powering up with EV fleet

The City of St. Catharines is driving toward a greener future by introducing a new fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) for its municipal by-law services.

The City is rolling out the new EVs this month, marking another step forward in advancing goals under the Environmental Stewardship and Organizational Excellence pillars in the 2023-2027 City of St. Catharines Strategic Plan. Particularly, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve day-to-day operations for by-law officers.

“The new EVs...

Swing into the season at Garden City Golf Course

Fore! It’s time to dust off your clubs, as the Garden City Golf Course has officially opened.

Golfers can enjoy spring rates now through June, with weekday green fees set at $13.45 for nine holes and $25.80 for 18. On weekends, nine holes are available for $17.40 and 18 holes for $28.15.

Tee times are available seven days a week, beginning at 7:30 a.m. To accommodate longer days, opening tee times will shift to 7 a.m. starting May 2. Final tee times will be approximately 3:30 p.m. for 18-hole...

St. Catharines celebrates significant impact of community volunteers’ dedicated service

The City of St. Catharines shone the spotlight last night on community volunteers’ dedicated service at the annual St. Catharines Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Recipients of the new Mayor’s Lifetime Volunteer Service Award, Mayor’s Volunteer of the Year Award, Margaret and Robin MacLennan Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, and Community Impact Award were greeted and celebrated by City staff, Councillors and Mayor Mat Siscoe.

“On behalf of the St. Catharines City Council, I’d like to thank the many...

City of St. Catharines Invites Applications for 2025 Culture Days Activity Program

The City of St. Catharines is now accepting applications for the 2025 Culture Days Activity Program, part of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP).

This initiative supports artists, cultural organizations, and businesses in delivering free, interactive cultural experiences during the annual Culture Days celebration.

Application Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Culture Days Activity Program aims to foster community engagement by funding activities that take place in St....

City partners with St. Catharines Tennis Club to program renewed Community Park tennis courts

A partnership between the City and the re-established St. Catharines Tennis Club marks the rebirth of organized tennis in St. Catharines on the newly revitalized tennis courts at Community Park in Merritton.

The City has upgraded the three existing tennis courts at the park and added a fourth court with the support of a $40,000 contribution from the St. Catharines Tennis Club. Tennis court lighting and fencing was replaced, and hard surface connections added. Temporary lines have been painted, with...