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City announces 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees

The City is excited to announce its 2024 St. Catharines Arts Awards nominees, recognizing some of the community’s most talented creatives and their supporters. These outstanding individuals and organizations will be honoured at a celebration on Nov. 3, 2024, at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).

This year, an impressive 41 nominees are recognized across four categories: Arts in Education, Emerging Artist, Established Artist, and Making a Difference. Additionally, a special Patron of...

City announces 2024 Trillium Awards winners

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the winners of its 40th annual 2024 Trillium Awards.

The City’s annual Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create gorgeous front yard gardens and landscapes to help beautify our community. This year, a total of 15 awards were presented to St. Catharines’ residents and one organization, including Civic Beautification Awards, two per ward; a Community Choice Award selected through an online vote; and a Green Leader Award recognizing an...

City to commemorate Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 27

As we approach Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, we recognize one of the first steps toward reconciliation is truth.

Everyone is welcome to attend City Hall on Friday Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. as we raise and lower to half-mast the Every Child Matters flag in partnership with the Niagara Regional Native Centre (NRNC). Join us as we hear from Indigenous leaders in our community and connect through singing and drumming. Parking is free in Market...

City Launches Property Tax Deferral Program to Support Older Adult Homeowners

The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to support older adult homeowners with their property taxes through the launch of its new Older Homeowner Tax Increase Deferral Program.

Eligible homeowners, aged 65 and older, can now defer the increase in the City portion of their property taxes, providing financial relief by allowing them to delay payment on any year-over-year tax increases. The program is designed to assist older residents who may be on fixed incomes and facing challenges in keeping...

Fans Rush to Support Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park

Fundraising Goal set at $1 Million

Following the official launch event at Lakeside Park, the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force is proud to announce the beginning of a fundraising campaign to honour legendary drummer Neil Peart with a public work of art.

The campaign, which aims to raise $1 million, will fund the installation of a memorial alongside the Neil Peart Pavilion at Lakeside Park – a location forever tied to Peart through his lyrics to the hit RUSH song of the same name.

Mayor Mat...