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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 unveils two crosswalks honouring military veterans

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the installation of two new commemorative crosswalks honouring Canada’s veterans. The symbolic crossings serve as a lasting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our nation.

The crosswalks are located at:

• Church St and James St, downtown
• Main St and Ann St, Port Dalhousie

The downtown installation is highly visible outside of City Hall and is at the start of the annual Remembrance Day Parade. The Port Dalhousie...

STC150: It all starts with the land

It all starts with the land.

Thanks to ancient geologic conditions, the land that is today St. Catharines has the perfect climate and landscape for comfortable living and excellent growing conditions.

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.

Indigenous peoples have thrived on these lands for millennia, building...

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...

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...