Posted on Monday, December 09, 2024 01:34 PM
December 9, 2024 – It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Councillor N. Carlos Garcia, a dedicated public servant and a beloved member of our community. Councillor Garcia served as a City Councillor for the Port Dalhousie Ward from 2014 to 2024 and previously held the position of Regional Councillor for St. Catharines. Throughout his time in office, Councillor Garcia was a fierce advocate for his constituents, always striving to make Port Dalhousie and St....
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:
greater funding and...
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...
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,...
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...