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City of St Catharines issues 2026 Interim Property Tax Bills

The City’s interim property tax bills for 2026 have been issued, after being mailed and made available through the e-billing portal on Feb. 6, 2026. Any property owners who have not received their bill should contact Citizens First at 905.688.5600 or CitizensFirst@stcatharines.ca.

Interim property tax bills include levies from the City of St. Catharines, the Niagara Region, and the Province of Ontario. Interim bills represent the first half of the year’s total taxes. The Interim bill is...

Community Gardens Funding applications open

The City of St. Catharines is providing funding to help community gardens take root.

The City is again this year supporting community groups wanting to establish new community gardens or to improve existing gardens. Applications for the annual program opened today (Monday, Feb. 9), providing the opportunity for incorporated charities, not-for-profit groups and unincorporated associations and neighbourhood groups, to receive matching funds from the City for as much as half of eligible start-up...

City selects Poet Laureate in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary

The City of St. Catharines has chosen Shannon Kitchings as Poet Laureate to help celebrate the City’s sesquicentennial.

Kitchings will serve as an artistic ambassador for the City for 2026, using poetry to engage residents, celebrate civic pride, and enrich public life through readings, special initiatives, and cultural events connected to the history and culture of St. Catharines, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the City's incorporation.

The Poet Laureate is an honorary civic role that...

City of St. Catharines launches 150th anniversary year with flag raising

The City of St. Catharines is marking a major milestone in 2026.

St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe officially launched the City’s 150th anniversary celebrations with a ceremonial flag raising at City Hall on Monday, marking the beginning of the milestone year under the theme “Our Common Ground”. While its roots trace back much earlier, St. Catharines was officially incorporated as a City on May 1, 1876.

“This anniversary is about more than marking a date on the calendar,” said Mayor Siscoe. “It’s...

City opens fourth intake for Neighbourhood Micro Grants

Following a successful third intake last summer, the City of St. Catharines began accepting applications yesterday for the fourth round of its Neighbourhood Micro Grants program.

The Neighbourhood Micro Grants program offers funding for resident-led projects and events that bring neighbours together, promote social connections, and enhance the vibrancy of St. Catharines’ communities.

Residents can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support neighbourhood projects and events during this intake...