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Share your feedback on series of park renewal plans

Public information centres scheduled for seven projects across the City

Seven park renewal projects will be the focus of public information centres over the next several weeks, as the City of St. Catharines prepares for more than $2 million in investments to ensure St. Catharines’ parks reflect a City where everybody can play.  

The following meetings are scheduled to take place for park renewal plan projects:

• Elma Street Park multi-use court, Tuesday, March 28 at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics...

City invites residents to apply for Advisory Committees and Task Forces

The City is looking for applicants following a review and recent restructuring of its advisory committees and task forces.

All residents are encouraged to apply before applications close on April 21 at noon.

A recruitment fair/open house is scheduled to take place on April 5, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre at 425 Carlton St. This is a chance for the public to ask questions and learn more about the committees.

The City boasts the following nine advisory...

Waterscapes art exhibit making a splash at City Hall

A brand new exhibit titled Waterscapes has hit the walls of City Hall featuring pieces from the City of St. Catharines Civic Art Collection.

The public art exhibits provide the opportunity for the community and visitors to experience original art, historic photos, or cultural treasures that reflect community stories, creative self-expression, experiences and perspectives.

“Each piece for this exhibit was carefully chosen from the collection to reflect water in one way or another, showcasing how...

St. Catharines spring recreation and aquatics program registration opening March 21, 2023

Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes a new slate of the City’s recreation programs and swimming lessons.

Spring program registration is set to open next week, with St. Catharines residents getting the first opportunity to sign up for programming. Residents wishing to sign up for the recreation programs, swimming lessons and other aquatic programming can do so online Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m.on ActiveSTC, followed by in-person registration on Wednesday, March 22 at 8:30 a.m. at...

Niagara River Lions community suite applications open on March 13

The City of St. Catharines is once again offering up the opportunity for charities and groups to use the community suite at the Meridian Centre to cheer on the Niagara River Lions.

Registered charities, local non-profits and sport organizations are invited to apply for the Meridian Centre Community Use Program. The program includes the use of the suite at the Meridian Centre for children and youth to attend a home game during the season.

Applications can be made online between March 13 and 31,...