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Mayor Siscoe calls special Council meeting on regional governance reform

Mayor Mat Siscoe has called a Special Meeting of City Council for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. to discuss Regional Governance Reform in Niagara.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for residents and members of Council to share their views on the future of regional governance in Niagara. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 50 Church St., and will be open to the public and can also be viewed via livestream at www.stcatharines.ca/youtube.

Residents who wish to address...

Explore active lifestyles through volunteerism at 50+ active living fair

Volunteering isn’t just about giving back: it can also be about moving forward. At every stage of life, volunteering can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle while also helping to strengthen community.

Learn more about staying active through volunteerism at the 50+ Active Living Information Fair Monday, March 2 at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre. Presented by the City of St. Catharines, with support from the Province of Ontario and the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario, adults...

The Housing Accelerator Fund powers building surge in St. Catharines

St. Catharines is marking a record year for building permits, with increased housing starts and continued progress supported through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).

The City of St. Catharines issued building permits for 1,025 new dwelling units during year two of its HAF Action Plan, exceeding its HAF year-two target by 310 units and surpassing its previous nine-year trend by more than 500 units. The City supported 1,001 of those new dwelling units...

Keep your home, property flood safe ahead of inclement weather

Freezing rain warning in effect for St. Catharines, significant rainfall expected

With several significant snowfalls and sustained cold temperatures, it’s been a snowy start to the year for St. Catharines. And, with a forecast of heavy rain, and snow melt continuing with temperatures above the freezing mark, residents could see high runoff of melting snow and the potential for localized flooding and water pooling around their homes and on the roadways.

Crews preparing for inclement weather

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City of St Catharines issues 2026 Interim Property Tax Bills

The City’s interim property tax bills for 2026 have been issued, after being mailed and made available through the e-billing portal on Feb. 6, 2026. Any property owners who have not received their bill should contact Citizens First at 905.688.5600 or CitizensFirst@stcatharines.ca.

Interim property tax bills include levies from the City of St. Catharines, the Niagara Region, and the Province of Ontario. Interim bills represent the first half of the year’s total taxes. The Interim bill is...