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Coming up at City Council: June 23, 2025 meeting

St. Catharines City Council meets next on Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m., at City Hall in the Council Chambers (third floor). Residents can watch in person, or online via the City’s YouTube page.

On the Consent Agenda

There are several items that are on the consent agenda, a procedural tool that allows multiple agenda items to be passed with a single motion if Council is in agreement with the recommendation on the agenda. City Councillors can request an item be moved to the discussion agenda...

City receives $2.5 million through second round of Province’s Building Faster Fund

Funding recognizes progress in meeting housing targets

The Province of Ontario has recognized the City of St. Catharines for its progress in meeting provincial housing targets. 

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack were welcomed to St. Catharines today to announce the second round of funding through the province’s Building Faster Fund. St. Catharines received $2.5 million for its work helping support getting shovels in the ground for new housing construction....

New Merritton splash pad opens at Secord Woods Park

A new, accessible and inclusive splash pad has opened up in Merritton just in time for summer.

Mayor Mat Siscoe was joined by members of City Council, City staff and the Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee to “officially” turn on the water on at the new Secord Woods Park Splash Pad Tuesday, June 10.

Located at 120 Woodrow St., next to Applewood Public School, the splash pad was developed following extensive public engagement. In addition to the array of water sprayers, the project includes...

St. Catharines Farmers Market turning up the summer vibes!

Live music. Community groups. More vendors. More fun. The St. Catharines Farmers Market is ready for summer.

Located at Market Square at 91 King St. in Downtown St. Catharines, Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature the return of Music in the Square on the Market Square stage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (on most Saturdays) and opportunities to be better connect with local groups and organizations through the Community Engagement Series. Kicking off Saturday, May 17 the...

Summer starts here-what’s open for the May long weekend

City splash pads, Happy Rolph’s, the Lakeside Park Carousel and more are set to welcome residents and visitors to the heart of Niagara as the May long weekend ushers in the unofficial start to summer.

With promising weather in the forecast, the City of St. Catharines encourages everyone to enjoy long weekend fun at City facilities open for the season.

Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm

Starting Saturday, May 17, the farm animals will be ready to meet visitors to Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm daily from 10 a.m....