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Pumpkinville celebrates 35 years

Pumpkinville will celebrate 35 years at Happy Rolph's Animal Farm this October with another great lineup of activities and events for the community.

The family-friendly tradition will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s event will feature many activities, including crafts, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and live entertainment – with free admission.

“Pumpkinville is a beloved tradition, and we are excited for a day filled with fall family fun,” said Community and...

Volunteers needed to run outdoor ice rinks

Applications are now being accepted from volunteer groups who want to help offer outdoor skating in their neighbourhoods this winter.

This marks the fifth year for the Community Outdoor Ice Rinks Program. The program allows volunteer groups to build, operate and maintain outdoor ice rinks in City-owned parks. Last winter, volunteer groups operated rinks at a variety of City parks.

“We are so thankful to the volunteers who set up and maintain the outdoor rinks. The success of this program would...

Introducing The Pull

The City of St. Catharines officially unveiled ‘The Pull’, a commemorative art piece that pays homage to the tow horses that played a crucial role in the history of the Welland Canals.

“We are excited to formally unveil The Pull in beautiful Port Dalhousie,” said Culture Supervisor Carly Anderson. “We are so grateful to our community partners who helped bring this wonderful art piece to our community.”

Kiwanis St. Catharines and the Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee were...

St. Catharines announces Trillium Awards winners

The City of St. Catharines is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Trillium Awards.

The Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create luscious landscapes using their front yards and gardens to beautify their community. A total of 15 awards are presented each year, including Civic Beautification Awards granted in each ward, the Community Choice Award selected through an online vote, and a Green Leader Award, recognizing environmentally friendly yards. Additionally, the Mayor’s...

St. Catharines Fire Services adds dispatch partner

St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) is proud to welcome the City of Quinte West as an emergency dispatch partner. As part of the Fire Dispatch Services agreement, which took effect Sept. 19, 2023, SCFS is now providing emergency call-taking and dispatch services to Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services.

“We are honoured to be the dispatch provider and to be able to offer our professional services to the City of Quinte West.” said St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper. “The City of Quinte West...