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Have a happy and fire-safe long weekend

Whether you’re firing up the grill for the first time this season or planning celebrations with family and friends, St. Catharines Fire Services is urging everyone to be safe over the May long weekend.

The City of St. Catharines' Open Air Fires By-law prohibits bon fires, chimeneas, firepits, small fire bowls, basic fireplaces or masonry fireplaces outdoors to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. The by-law also prohibits fires used for burning yard waste but does permit cooking...

Summer starts here: What’s open at the City for the May long weekend

Sunset Beach, City splash pads, Happy Rolph’s, the Lakeside Park Carousel and more are set to welcome residents and visitors to the heart of Niagara as the May long weekend ushers in the unofficial start to summer. The City of St. Catharines encourages everyone to enjoy long weekend fun at City facilities open for the season.

Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm
Starting Saturday, May 16, the farm animals will be ready to meet visitors at Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located at 650...

Call for artists open for 17th annual juried exhibition

Emerging, student and established artists living in the Niagara Region are invited to submit their work to the 17th City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Current.

Niagara is shaped by currents – its waterways, its histories, and the forces that move through the region today. This year’s theme invites artists to explore both the literal flows that define this place and the cultural, social, and global currents influencing our present moment.

“Current encourages artists to consider...

Municipal election candidate nominations open May 1

Third-party advertiser registration set to open on same day

Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices. The following information applies to candidates filing nomination papers:

• Nomination papers may be filed with the clerk of the appropriate municipality during regular...

Make every drop count: Rain barrel sales now open

Purchase by May 25 or until sold out; pickup set for June 13

Residents interested in helping to create a green St. Catharines can go online now to purchase a City-subsidized rain barrel for their property.

Residents can now purchase, at the deeply discounted rate of $60 each, as many as two rain barrels for their property until May 25 or when pre-orders sell out. Rain barrels enable residents to collect rainwater for use in their gardens while reducing water pollution by keeping property runoff...