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Nominations Open for 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards

The City of St. Catharines is again calling on community members to nominate people in the city who selflessly volunteer their time and talents to the betterment of the community.

Nominations are now open for the City of St. Catharines 37th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. Individuals and organizations are invited to nominate deserving volunteers who make a difference through their community contributions.

In keeping with the theme of 2025 National Volunteer Week, organized by Volunteer Canada...

City facilities closing February 16 due to weather

The following City programs and facilities are impacted by the winter storm on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Recreation programs, including swimming lessons and public skating, as well as private bookings and rentals for today have been cancelled.

The following City facilities are closed to the public today as of 1 p.m.:

• St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
• St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
• Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre
• Russell Avenue Community Centre

The following City facilities will be closing...

City Launches New Plow Tracking Pilot Program: Where’s My Plow?

A new pilot program is making it easier for St. Catharines residents to stay informed about winter control operations. Where’s My Plow? is an online tracking tool that provides real-time (15-minute delayed) updates on City-operated snow plows, helping residents better plan travel and understand the City’s winter maintenance operations.

“This pilot program is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and service improvements for residents,” said Acting Director of Municipal Works Chris...

AI-powered digital assistant enhances City website

A pilot project for stcatharines.ca is giving residents more help finding their way around the City’s website. Meet Catharine, an AI-powered digital assistant who is here to help anytime, anywhere.

The new feature will enhance website searches and help residents find what they are looking with quick and reliable answers about City services, water bills, property taxes, recreational activities, and more. The digital assistant, by Microsoft Copilot Studio, uses artificial intelligence to understand...

City of St. Catharines Launches CIVIC Maps: A New Interactive Mapping Tool

The City of St. Catharines is making it easier than ever for residents, businesses, and developers to explore and understand their community with the launch of CIVIC Maps—the Community Interactive Visualization and Information Centre.

Powered by ArcGIS, CIVIC Maps is an innovative tool that provides real-time access to a wealth of geographic information, helping users navigate city limits, property lines, zoning details, building permits, conservation areas, and much more. Whether you’re a...