Posted on Friday, December 27, 2024 04:29 PM
St. Catharines Fire Services will receive just shy of $50,000 through the first year of Ontario’s new Fire Protection Grant to support cancer prevention initiatives and enhance firefighter safety. The funding is part of a historic three-year, $30-million program announced in the 2024 Budget to prioritize firefighter health and safety.
“Protecting the health and safety of our firefighters while they protect our community is a top priority for St. Catharines Fire Services,” Deputy Fire Chief...
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2024 03:36 PM
Following a successful first intake earlier this year, the City of St. Catharines is now accepting applications for the second round of its Neighbourhood Micro Grants program.
Residents can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support neighbourhood projects and events during the upcoming intake period, which runs from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. This round will fund projects taking place between June 1, 2025, and Nov. 30, 2025.
The Neighbourhood Micro Grants program offers funding for...
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 03:04 PM
Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programs opens next week with St. Catharines residents at the front of the line.
Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programming opens online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at www.stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC, while in-person registration opens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.
Everyone can register online starting on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. and then in-person...
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 04:40 PM
Mayor Mat Siscoe waived the mayoral veto period for the 2025-26 multi-year budget on Monday, finalizing the City of St. Catharines’ budget by accepting City Council amendments tabled Nov. 21. This marks the conclusion of the budget process under the Strong Mayor legislation introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2023.
“This year’s budget process was different, but it has led to more transparent and accountable decisions,” said Mayor Siscoe. “We’ve balanced maintaining services at their current...
Posted on Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:00 AM
As we approach the opening of Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light, we want to thank the community for your excitement and support. This event has become a beloved holiday tradition, and we’re thrilled to share it with you starting this Saturday (Nov. 23).
To ensure the safety and longevity of the displays, we kindly ask that you:
Our team has spent countless hours designing a safe and strategic setup, with electrical...