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‘Layers’ juried art exhibition opens as part of City’s Culture Days

The City’s 2025 juried art exhibition, “Layers” – opening next Friday, Sept. 26 and on view through March 2026 – asked artists to explore how they use layers, by adding materials and by building ideas, memories, and experiences.

The selected artists used this process to reveal hidden stories, histories, and changes, inviting viewers to discover what lies beneath the surface, working in a variety of artistic mediums, such as metal, textiles, and found objects.

“The concept of ‘layers’ resonates...

Help update the Garden City Plan

The City of St. Catharines is inviting the community for help to update the Garden City Plan.

The City’s Official Plan, called the Garden City Plan, is more than 10 years old and needs updating to reflect current planning rules in Ontario. Everyone who lives, works and plays in St. Catharines is encouraged to have their say. Visit stcatharines.ca/UpdateTheGCP to learn about the City’s official plan, browse links to related reports and documents, find in-person opportunities to learn more,...

City delegation returns after critical talks at 2025 AMO Conference

This week, the Mayor, City Councillors, and senior City staff attended the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, Ont. The conference provided a crucial platform for City officials to meet with provincial leaders and advocate for St. Catharines’ strategic priorities.

The conference opened on Sunday, Aug. 17 and ran until Wednesday, Aug. 20.

The City’s delegation included Mayor Mat Siscoe, City Councillors Robin McPherson, Caleb Ratzlaff, Dawn Dodge, Bill Phillips,...

City applauds provincial funding for irrigation project to support agriculture sector across Niagara

The City of St. Catharines is extending its thanks to the Province of Ontario for its recent announcement of $41 million in funding for irrigation pipelines to help deliver water to hundreds of farms and agricultural businesses across Niagara.

Earlier this week, Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Trevor Jones announced a $135-million investment in water systems and irrigation in Niagara Region and Leamington. This included $41...

Nominate a garden for the St. Catharines Trillium Awards

Has a certain garden in the neighbourhood caught your eye? Help us give credit where credit is due: nominate beautiful gardens in St. Catharines for the City Trillium Awards.

Nominations for the annual Trillium Awards open Wednesday, June 11. Residents are encouraged to nominate their own, or someone else’s, bloomin’ beautiful front-yard properties until Friday, June 27. Entry is free.

All St. Catharines properties, including residential, commercial and industrial properties, are eligible for...