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Winter control update: Parking ban lifted

As of Sunday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m., City officials lifted the winter parking ban and significant weather event declarations originally issued on Jan. 15. Thanks to City crews for their efforts to cleanup after the winter storm, and to residents for their patience and support. 

Another blast of winter is possible, however. We remain under a snow squall warning, with the potential of 20-40 cm of snow tonight into Monday. Watch Environment Canada for updates: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e...

City named 2026 Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer

For the second year in a row, the City of St. Catharines is being recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer by Mediacorp Canada Inc., organizers of the annual Canada's Top 100 Employers project, for its innovative human resource programs.

“At the City of St. Catharines, we strive to lead by example in creating a workplace where balance, trust, and flexibility are embedded in everything we do,” said David Oakes, City CAO. “Being named a Top Employer for the second year in a row reflects our...

Cause of downtown fires officially classified ‘undetermined’

Investigators with St. Catharines Fire Services have concluded their on-site investigation into a pair of fires that happened in the City’s downtown core in late December.

Over the last several weeks, fire investigators, with the support of the Niagara Regional Police Service, had conducted an investigation into the fire that destroyed 9 Queen St. on Dec. 26, and a fire that started just hours later, in the early morning hours of Dec. 27, at 17 Queen St. – in a portion of the building that had...

City launches call to artists for traffic cabinet wraps

As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the City of St. Catharines is seeking local artists of all backgrounds and experience levels to create original artwork for traffic cabinet wraps throughout the city. Twelve artworks will be commissioned, two per ward, for installation in the spring.

The project is intended to celebrate St. Catharines’ 150th anniversary through local stories and themes while highlighting the unique people, places, and features of each ward. Designs should...

Nominations open for 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards

Help the City of St. Catharines celebrate arts in the community by nominating a local artist or arts champion.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 St. Catharines Arts Awards. Local artists, residents, businesses, and organizations are eligible to be nominated for the annual awards in the following categories: the Arts in Education Award, the Emerging Artist Award, the Established Artist Award, the Making a Difference Award, and the Patron of the Arts Award.

“There are so many artists, producers...