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Statement from Mayor Mat Siscoe regarding 282–285 Ontario St. site-related orders
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2026 05:18 PM
Last week the city received a number of complaints related to the property located at 285 Ontario Street. Upon receiving those complaints, as a matter of course, the City conducted an inspection of the property. Following that inspection, it was determined that orders would be served on the owners of the property to make all necessary repairs to ensure public safety or to demolish the buildings.
The details of the orders can be found on the City’s 282-285 Ontario St webpage.
I want to thank those in...
Call for artists open for 17th annual juried exhibition
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2026 11:22 AM
Emerging, student and established artists living in the Niagara Region are invited to submit their work to the 17th City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Current.
Niagara is shaped by currents – its waterways, its histories, and the forces that move through the region today. This year’s theme invites artists to explore both the literal flows that define this place and the cultural, social, and global currents influencing our present moment.
“Current encourages artists to consider...
Municipal election candidate nominations open May 1
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026 02:10 PM
Third-party advertiser registration set to open on same day
Individuals interested in running in the 2026 municipal and school board elections can file their nomination papers from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Nomination papers are available through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website or at municipal Clerk’s Offices. The following information applies to candidates filing nomination papers:
- Nomination papers may be filed with the clerk of the appropriate municipality during regular...
City of St. Catharines preparing for 2026 Beach Season
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2026 02:21 PM
Renovations are ongoing, however the beaches in St. Catharines will be ready for guests as the season kicks off in May.
The City is preparing for the start of the beach season, with the beach at Lakeside Park ready for visitors come the first blast of warm weather, and work continuing to progress on schedule at Sunset Beach, which is tentatively scheduled to reopen in time for the long weekend in May.
“Lakeside Park and Sunset Beach are key parts of our waterfront experience, and we’re excited to...
Letter of Support to the Premier for Mayor Frank Campion's urgent call for reform
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 04:39 PM
RE: Urgent Support for Mayor Campion and the City of Welland’s Call for Reform
Dear Premier Ford,
The horrific crime that recently took place in Welland has shaken residents across Niagara. As Mayor Frank Campion has made clear, the failings of our current system are leaving communities exposed to violent repeat offenders who face little real consequence for their actions. The result is devastating to the community, and the public is losing confidence in the institutions charged with keeping them...
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