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City Lights Up the Holidays with the 4th Annual Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light

The City of St. Catharines is delighted to bring back its cherished holiday festival, Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light, for its fourth season.

Kicking off on Saturday, Nov. 23, and running through to Jan. 5, 2025, this year’s festival will illuminate Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie, and downtown St. Catharines with dazzling light displays and free, family-friendly activities.

On opening night, Nov. 23, residents and visitors are invited to join in the holiday spirit with live entertainment,...

City seeks community input on 2024 Parks Renewal Plan projects

The City of St. Catharines is moving forward with plans to renew three neighbourhood parks, continuing to invest in enhancing community spaces for residents of all ages and abilities.

Renewal projects are set for Lakeview Park, Torosian Park and Berkley Park, with proposed renewals to playgrounds, multi-use courts, and other park features. Proposed plans include a new multi-use court at Berkley Park, basketball, and ball hockey courts at Lakeview Park and Torosian Park, and new play equipment at...

City of St. Catharines celebrates 2024 Arts Awards recipients

The City of St. Catharines 2024 Arts Awards recipients were celebrated last night at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).

This year, there were 42 nominees in five categories: Emerging Artist, Established Artist, Making a Difference, Arts in Education, and Patron of the Arts. One special nominee was also recognized with the Jury’s Pick Award.

“The artistic talent in this city continues to impress me and creates a huge sense of pride in our local artistic scene,” Mayor Mat Siscoe said....

Residents reminded to be mindful of fire safety

In the past two weeks, St. Catharines Fire Services has responded to eight fires, all of which were preventable, says Fire Chief Dave Upper. In response to the recent fires and with the colder weather approaching, SCFS is asking residents to keep fire safety top of mind. 

The causes of the recent fires included unattended cooking, a space heater, and careless smoking. 

St. Catharines Fire Services has the following tips for preventing these types of fires: 

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,...

City Welcomes Community Feedback on Draft Sports Field Strategy

The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the release of its Draft Sports Field Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the future of sports fields and related infrastructure across the city until 2051.

This initiative addresses the needs of current and future sports enthusiasts by identifying key improvements and expansion strategies for various sports fields to meet the evolving demands of the community.

The strategy, developed in collaboration with Monteith Brown Planning...