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City of Launches Ongoing Call for Artists to Activate Public Spaces

The City of St. Catharines is inviting local artists to take centre stage in public spaces, engaging residents through creative workshops, performances, and interactive activities as part of its new cultural programming initiatives.

This initiative aligns with The St. Catharines Culture Plan 2025-2030: Stay for the Culture, a strategic vision for strengthening the city’s arts and culture sector. Over the next five years, the City will provide more opportunities for artists of all disciplines to...

St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program Applications Now Open for 2025 Cycle

The St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) is now accepting applications for its 2025 funding cycle. Cultural organizations, arts initiatives and festival producers are invited to apply for support to bring their creative projects to life.

SCCIP offers five distinct program streams, each tailored to specific goals, eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria, to strengthen the creative sector and enhance the cultural ecosystem in St. Catharines.

“The St. Catharines Cultural...

First 2025 interim property tax bills issued, payments due Feb. 28

Property taxpayers have received their interim bills, which were mailed out and made available on the e-billing portal on Feb. 7, and the first payment for the year is due on Feb. 28.

Any property owners who have not received their bill should contact Citizens First at 905.688.5600 or CitizensFirst@stcatharines.ca.

Bills are due four times in 2025: Feb. 28, April 30, June 30 and Sept. 29.

The City offers several payment options. Taxpayers can register for a 10- or 12-month pre-authorized payment...

City of St. Catharines to Conduct Downtown Snow Removal Tonight: Feb. 20

Update as of Feb. 21: Crews will continue snow removal efforts in the downtown core during the overnight hours through the weekend. 

The City continues its snow removal efforts by targeting the downtown core tonight, Feb. 20, to ensure safe and accessible streets for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Crews will focus on the following areas: St. Paul Street, King Street, and Church Street from Ontario Street to Carlisle Street; and William Street, Queen Street, and James Street from St. Paul...