Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 12:16 PM
Flags at City facilities are at half-mast to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27.
Today the City is paying tribute to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirming our community’s unwavering commitment to counter antisemitism, racism, and other forms of intolerance that lead to group-targeted violence. The date marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet troops on Jan. 27, 1945.
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 03:53 PM
A wide variety of events are planned throughout the city of St. Catharines in February to celebrate Black History Month, which is held every February, offering an opportunity for everyone to learn the stories and the many important contributions of Black Canadians.
Residents are invited to attend a launch event and flag raising in Council Chambers, third floor at City Hall on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. Scheduled speakers will include Mayor Mat Siscoe and local historian Rochelle Bush, as...
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2023 03:25 PM
As the “City Where Everybody Can Play!” - There are a wide variety of activities to keep residents of St. Catharines active and engaged this winter.
Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatic programming will open online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC. In-person registration will start at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre (SKAC).
Non-residents can start registering online on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6...
Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 03:56 PM
Let it Glow - A Celebration of Light – returns this year with its family-friendly, outdoor festival of interactive light installations, entertainment, and cultural programming.
“Let it Glow is always a huge draw attracting visitors to St. Catharines downtown and Port Dalhousie business districts,” says Karen Doyle, the City’s tourism marketing officer. “There’s nothing quite like shopping and dining in St. Catharines under the glow of twinkling lights.”
A prime location to visit for a free,...
Posted on Wednesday, November 08, 2023 08:00 AM
Flags at City facilities are at half-mast on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day.