Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 02:28 PM
St. Catharines most treasured carousel animal, the Looff lion, is being prominently featured on a stamp released by Canada Post today.
The St. Catharines issue is joined by four other stamps in the series that display Canadian vintage carousels – The Bowness Carousel in Heritage Park Historical Village in Calgary, Alberta, the C.W. Parker Carousel No. 119 in Burnaby Village Museum in B.C., the Roseneath Carousel at Roseneath Fairgrounds in Ontario, and LeGalopant located in La Ronde in Montreal,...
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 09:51 AM
Ownership of the Port Dalhousie Piers and harbour lands including Lakeside Park will be transferred to the City by the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, following Council support Monday.
“The transfer of the Port Dalhousie Piers and harbour lands to the City will ensure this important historical landmark will continue to make St. Catharines a waterfront destination for residents and visitors alike,” said Chief Administrative Officer...
Posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 10:07 AM
Following discussions and negotiations in good faith related to the former recreation facility at 25 YMCA Dr., Atria Development and the City of St. Catharines announce that the future of the site will not include the existing facility. Instead, the site will be redeveloped to contribute to much-needed housing in St. Catharines.
Earlier in 2024, City Council initiated an investigation into the potential acquisition of the recreation facility at 25 YMCA Dr., formerly home to the Walker Family...
Posted on Friday, October 04, 2024 11:03 AM
Residents of St. Catharines are invited to participate in a Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at 7 p.m. to provide feedback on the re-adoption of the City’s 2025 and 2026 budgets. This marks the first time the City will re-adopt a budget, following last year’s approval of its first-ever multi-year budget for 2024 through 2026.
This is a critical opportunity for residents to voice their opinions and ask questions about the City’s financial plans. Feedback from the community will...
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 04:15 PM
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...