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Statement in response to Premier Ford’s letter to Mayors
Posted on Thursday, December 05, 2024 04:08 PM
December 5th, 2024 – I would like to thank Premier Ford and the Ontario government for the steps announced today regarding the homelessness, opioid and mental health crises in Ontario. The Premier has taken our collective concerns seriously, and the proposed legislation as outlined in today’s letter clearly indicates a path forward in dealing with serious public safety and security concerns in our communities.
In the near future, we look forward to legislation that addresses:
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greater funding and...
Civic Christmas Carol Concert Set for December 10th
Posted on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 08:45 AM
December 4th, 2024 – A cherished holiday tradition returns to St. Catharines this December for the 34th year!
The City of St. Catharines is delighted to present the 34th Annual Civic Christmas Carol Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 99 Ontario St. The event will run from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. Admission is free, and monetary donations are encouraged in support of Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.
This year’s event details include...
Mayor's Office Announces Next TownhallSTC Event for Port Dalhousie Residents
Posted on Monday, December 02, 2024 08:30 AM
December 2nd, 2024 – The Mayor’s Office is excited to continue its TownhallSTC series, an initiative designed to provide St. Catharines residents with an ongoing opportunity to engage directly with Mayor Mat Siscoe and their Ward Councillors. The next TownhallSTC event will take place on January 22, 2024 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Grantham Optimist Club, located at 188 Linwell Road.
Mayor Siscoe will be joined by Councillors Bruce Williamson and Carlos Garcia to listen to residents' concerns,...
Transforming Storefronts in Downtown St. Catharines with Public Art
Posted on Thursday, November 28, 2024 10:49 AM
The City of St. Catharines and the St. Catharines Downtown Association are inviting Niagara-based artists to submit existing works for an exciting public art initiative aimed at bringing creativity and vitality to the downtown core.
The Downtown Storefronts Public Art Project will transform temporarily vacant storefront windows into vibrant displays of art, fostering community engagement and celebrating local talent.
This pilot project is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists or...
Mayor Mat Siscoe ends veto period early; approves amended St. Catharines 2025-26 Budget
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 04:40 PM
Mayor Mat Siscoe waived the mayoral veto period for the 2025-26 multi-year budget on Monday, finalizing the City of St. Catharines’ budget by accepting City Council amendments tabled Nov. 21. This marks the conclusion of the budget process under the Strong Mayor legislation introduced by the Province of Ontario in 2023.
“This year’s budget process was different, but it has led to more transparent and accountable decisions,” said Mayor Siscoe. “We’ve balanced maintaining services at their current...
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