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The Twelve / Shipman's Corner
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026 04:09 PM
The earliest survey for Grantham Township didn’t include a planned location for a town. St. Catharines grew up organically around the junction of established trails – most notably the Iroquois Trail.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history from a diverse range of perspectives.
A small settlement grew up where the trail crossed Twelve Mile Creek and eventually...
Winter control update: Parking ban lifted
Posted on Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:48 AM
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
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2026 11:36 AM
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...
7 Thomas Street - Notice of Intention to Designate Property
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:39 AM
Please take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines intends to designate the property known municipally as 7 Thomas Street, legally known as PT LT 3-5 CY PL 53 GRANTHAM AS IN RO702637; PIN 46215-0035, under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.18, as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Description of Property
The property at 7 Thomas Street is located on the west side of Thomas Street, north of Welland...
STC150: Settling the land
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:15 AM
The first European settlers came to the area after the American Revolutionary War in the late 18th century and began surveying the land to begin building homesteads, mills, churches, and by the 1820’s the Welland Canal.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history from a diverse range of perspectives.
Surveys were carried out by teams of men fought the elements...
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