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City receives $2.5 million through second round of Province’s Building Faster Fund

Funding recognizes progress in meeting housing targets

The Province of Ontario has recognized the City of St. Catharines for its progress in meeting provincial housing targets. 

Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack were welcomed to St. Catharines today to announce the second round of funding through the province’s Building Faster Fund. St. Catharines received $2.5 million for its work helping support getting shovels in the ground for new housing construction....

New Merritton splash pad opens at Secord Woods Park

A new, accessible and inclusive splash pad has opened up in Merritton just in time for summer.

Mayor Mat Siscoe was joined by members of City Council, City staff and the Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee to “officially” turn on the water on at the new Secord Woods Park Splash Pad Tuesday, June 10.

Located at 120 Woodrow St., next to Applewood Public School, the splash pad was developed following extensive public engagement. In addition to the array of water sprayers, the project includes...

Registration for summer recreation programs opens June 10

Registration for summer swimming and recreation and culture programs at the City of St. Catharines is set to open on the following schedule:

• Online registration for residents opens Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for residents opens Wednesday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
• Online registration for everyone opens Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
• Walk-in registration for everyone opens Friday, June 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Program registration can at times be competitive and some classes can fill quickly....

June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month

The City of St. Catharines has a month-long parks and recreation celebration loaded with programs and activities to get everybody moving.

June is Recreation and Parks Month, a movement spearheaded by Parks and Recreation Ontario promoting the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. St. Catharines joins communities across Ontario in embracing the initiative to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities available for residents to enjoy.

This...

Kick off summer with live music, family fun at Lakeside Long Weekend

Long Weekenders, get ready! The City of St. Catharines is kicking off summer with a bang — with spectacular fireworks, family-friendly festivities, live music, local flavours, and more.

Lakeside Long Weekend returns to Lakeside Park Monday, June 30 and Canada Day, Tuesday, July 1. Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy one of Niagara’s can’t-miss summer festivals. Presented in partnership with Cicada Music and Arts Festival with support from Heritage Canada and Experience Ontario, the...