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St. Catharines recognized as a Top Employer

The City of St. Catharines is being recognized as an exceptional place to work as one of Hamilton-Niagara Region’s 2025 Top Employers. The City is proud to be celebrated for its innovative human resource programs and forward-thinking workplace policies.

“At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to supporting professional growth and providing a healthy work-life balance for our people,” says David Oakes, City CAO. “This award underscores our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace....

St. Catharines Enterprise Centre Offers New Year Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

A new year brings new opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the City of St. Catharines’ Enterprise Centre is ready to help individuals turn their ambitions into successful ventures.

With a slate of events, seminars, and resources available, the Enterprise Centre is the city’s go-to hub for business start-ups.

“Starting a business can feel overwhelming, but knowing where to begin is half the battle,” said Rob Belchior, the City’s Small Business Consultant. “Our programs, workshops, and...

St. Catharines Fire Services awarded nearly $50K to support cancer prevention initiatives

St. Catharines Fire Services will receive just shy of $50,000 through the first year of Ontario’s new Fire Protection Grant to support cancer prevention initiatives and enhance firefighter safety. The funding is part of a historic three-year, $30-million program announced in the 2024 Budget to prioritize firefighter health and safety.

“Protecting the health and safety of our firefighters while they protect our community is a top priority for St. Catharines Fire Services,” Deputy Fire Chief...

Call to Black Artists: City of St. Catharines to Host Black History Month Exhibition

The City of St. Catharines in partnership with Future Black Female, Black Owned 905, the St. Catharines Downtown Association, the St. Catharines Public Library and the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is proud to invite Black artists from across the Niagara region to participate in a special Black History Month exhibition titled Reclaiming Narratives: A Black Resistance. The exhibition will celebrate the resilience, resistance, and cultural pride of Black communities through authentic...

Transforming Storefronts in Downtown St. Catharines with Public Art

The City of St. Catharines and the St. Catharines Downtown Association are inviting Niagara-based artists to submit existing works for an exciting public art initiative aimed at bringing creativity and vitality to the downtown core.

The Downtown Storefronts Public Art Project will transform temporarily vacant storefront windows into vibrant displays of art, fostering community engagement and celebrating local talent.

This pilot project is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists or...