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Market bustling with winter events all month

Market Square is holiday central this month for gift shopping and fun winter events, activities, and treats.

Festive Fun at the Market is the theme of this year’s holiday campaign at the St. Catharines Farmers Market, which operates this month on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Market Square, 91 King St. in downtown St. Catharines.

“We are welcoming visitors to a busy December at the market this year,” Community and Market Coordinator Deanna Chakarova said...

Winter program registration opens Dec. 10

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programs opens next week with St. Catharines residents at the front of the line.

Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programming opens online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at www.stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC, while in-person registration opens on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.

Everyone can register online starting on Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. and then in-person...

Transforming Storefronts in Downtown St. Catharines with Public Art

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

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...

Safety First! Please do not touch the light displays

As we approach the opening of Let it Glow: A Celebration of Light, we want to thank the community for your excitement and support. This event has become a beloved holiday tradition, and we’re thrilled to share it with you starting this Saturday (Nov. 23).

To ensure the safety and longevity of the displays, we kindly ask that you:

• Do not touch or move the lights or displays.
• Do not plug in any electrical cords.

Our team has spent countless hours designing a safe and strategic setup, with electrical...