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Mayor Mat Siscoe ends veto period early; approves amended St. Catharines 2026 Budget

Mayor Mat Siscoe waived the mayoral veto period for the 2026 multi-year budget on Thursday, finalizing the City of St. Catharines’ budget by accepting City Council amendments tabled Nov. 19. This marks the conclusion of the budget process under the Strong Mayor legislation introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2023.

“With the passage of this year’s budget, Council and Staff have once again worked hard to deliver a budget that respects taxpayers and recognizes that affordability needs to be at...

City transforms into winter wonderland with 4th Annual Let It Glow: A Celebration of Light

The City is thrilled for the fourth season return of its beloved holiday festival, Let It Glow: A Celebration of Light.

This year’s festival kicks off Saturday, Nov. 29 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, and will transform Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie, and downtown St. Catharines into a winter wonderland with sparkling light displays and free, family-friendly activities.

Residents and visitors are invited to attend opening night at both Rennie Park and Lakeside Park on Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m....

Fire Services urges residents to be informed of new fire code to protect against the silent killer

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week returns for 2025, and St. Catharines Fire Services is not only reminding residents of proper maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms and fuel-burning appliances, but also warning property owners of legislative changes that will impact requirements in residential dwellings.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1 to 7. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it has no taste or smell and is otherwise undetectable without a carbon monoxide...

Meet the newest members of the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

Five distinguished athletes and builders of sport in the city are set to join the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2025 induction ceremony will celebrate athletes Doug Fast, Gema Kramer, Chris Leach, and Melissa Murphy St. Onge and builder John Haeni for their significant achievements in sport at the Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m.

“We are proud to recognize these sportspeople for their commitment to advancing sports in our community,” said Peter Partridge Jr., chair for...

Fire Prevention Week stresses safety when buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents of the importance of fire safety when using lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, headphones, toys and more.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign theme ─ “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” ─ aims to educate everyone on the critical importance of safely buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries.

Fire Prevention Week begins this Sunday, Oct. 5 and runs through...