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St. Catharines Fire Services communications centre goes live with Next Generation 911

St. Catharines Fire Services is proud to announce the successful deployment of Next Generation 911 (NG911) for its Emergency Communications Centre, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing public safety and emergency response services.

Today’s launch of NG911 represents a multi-stage, transformative upgrade to the traditional 911 system. While the process for callers to connect with a 911 operator remains the same, the new system will offer several enhancements to reduce...

2026 Food Truck and Vendor Permit Applications now open

The City of St. Catharines is welcoming food trucks and mobile vendors back to City parks and open spaces for another season. Permit applications are now open for businesses keen to bring their unique flavours and signature dishes to some of the city’s most-popular outdoor destinations.

Interested vendors can apply anytime between March 1 and 31 at stcatharines.ca/2026VendorPermit. Spots are limited, so businesses are encouraged to apply early to secure their preferred location.

“We’re excited to...

City of St Catharines issues 2026 Interim Property Tax Bills

The City’s interim property tax bills for 2026 have been issued, after being mailed and made available through the e-billing portal on Feb. 6, 2026. Any property owners who have not received their bill should contact Citizens First at 905.688.5600 or CitizensFirst@stcatharines.ca.

Interim property tax bills include levies from the City of St. Catharines, the Niagara Region, and the Province of Ontario. Interim bills represent the first half of the year’s total taxes. The Interim bill is...

Community Gardens Funding applications open

The City of St. Catharines is providing funding to help community gardens take root.

The City is again this year supporting community groups wanting to establish new community gardens or to improve existing gardens. Applications for the annual program opened today (Monday, Feb. 9), providing the opportunity for incorporated charities, not-for-profit groups and unincorporated associations and neighbourhood groups, to receive matching funds from the City for as much as half of eligible start-up...

City opens fourth intake for Neighbourhood Micro Grants

Following a successful third intake last summer, the City of St. Catharines began accepting applications yesterday for the fourth round of its Neighbourhood Micro Grants program.

The Neighbourhood Micro Grants program offers funding for resident-led projects and events that bring neighbours together, promote social connections, and enhance the vibrancy of St. Catharines’ communities.

Residents can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support neighbourhood projects and events during this intake...