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St. Catharines Club donates $50K to St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial

St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial is one step closer to being realized following a $50,000 donation by the St. Catharines Club. 

St. Catharines Club held its "Final Toast" Legacy and Community Event the night of May 29, donating more than $500,000 to nine community groups, including the City.

St. Catharines Fire Services Chief Dave Upper and Ryan Madill, president of St Catharines Professional Firefighters Association Local 485 gave remarks and accepted the cheque, joined by members of the...

Restored Totem Pole Finds New Home at Canada Games Park

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the re-installation of its historic Centennial Totem Pole inside Canada Games Park, where the treasured artwork will be preserved and showcased for generations to come.

Commissioned in 1966 for Canada’s Centennial and originally carved by the late Doug Cranmer, renowned Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw artist of the ʼNa̱mǥis Nation, the 42-foot totem pole has long been a symbol of Indigenous artistry and cultural legacy in St. Catharines. In 2019, after more than...

Your 72-hour head start: St. Catharines Encourages Emergency Preparedness

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5 to 11, the City of St. Catharines is encouraging residents to take simple, proactive steps to ensure they are ready for emergencies that can happen at any time.

This year’s national theme - Be Prepared. Know Your Risks - aligns with the City’s focus on three key actions: knowing the hazards, making a plan, and preparing an emergency kit.

“Basement flooding, power outages, and high winds are real risks in our community,” said Deputy Fire Chief Andrea...

City Takes Action to Protect Local Economy Amid U.S. Tariffs

In response to the imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, the City of St. Catharines is taking decisive action to protect local businesses and ensure economic resilience.

At its meeting on March 17, City Council approved a temporary “Canada-First” procurement policy, prioritizing Canadian-made goods and services in municipal purchasing. The policy is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the economic impact of tariffs on local businesses and infrastructure projects.

Since the announcement of...

Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre Getting Refrigeration Upgrades this Summer

The City of St. Catharines is committed to ensuring our community’s recreation facilities are maintained to the highest standard. As part of this ongoing commitment, Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre will undergo a major refrigeration system replacement from June to August 2025.

This $1.7-million project, approved in the 2024-2026 Multi-Year Capital Budget, will include the replacement of the refrigeration plant, compressors, and cooling towers. These components are beyond their...