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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...

City of St. Catharines launches 150th anniversary year with flag raising

The City of St. Catharines is marking a major milestone in 2026.

St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe officially launched the City’s 150th anniversary celebrations with a ceremonial flag raising at City Hall on Monday, marking the beginning of the milestone year under the theme “Our Common Ground”. While its roots trace back much earlier, St. Catharines was officially incorporated as a City on May 1, 1876.

“This anniversary is about more than marking a date on the calendar,” said Mayor Siscoe. “It’s...

City opens fourth intake for Neighbourhood Micro Grants

Following a successful third intake last summer, the City of St. Catharines began accepting applications yesterday for the fourth round of its Neighbourhood Micro Grants program.

The Neighbourhood Micro Grants program offers funding for resident-led projects and events that bring neighbours together, promote social connections, and enhance the vibrancy of St. Catharines’ communities.

Residents can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support neighbourhood projects and events during this intake...

Fire Services investigating pair of overnight fires at vacant downtown buildings

Road closures in place as firefighters deal with hot spots, public asked to avoid the area

A pair of overnight fires at vacant buildings in downtown St. Catharines will be investigated by St. Catharines Fire Services investigators.

Firefighters remain on scene of 9 Queen St., a former restaurant that has been vacant for some time, as well as next door at 17 Queen St. (the former St. Catharines Standard building that was destroyed by fire earlier this month), dealing with hotspots after a pair of...

Museum, Mayholme Foundation to host family history workshop

Family historians will learn the tools, resources, and skills to advance their research and preserve their family histories at a two-day workshop in January presented by the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, in partnership with the Mayholme Foundation.

The Family History Workshop takes place over two weekends: Saturday, Jan 24 and Saturday, Jan 31 at the museum, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This workshop series will introduce participants to methods related to gathering, organizing,...