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City cuts ribbon on Joe Kushner Park in honour of longest-serving St. Catharines councillor

The City of St. Catharines celebrated its – and reportedly Canada’s – longest-serving municipal councillor on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at the new Joe Kushner Park.

Last July, St. Catharines City councillors passed a motion to rename Woodgale Park to Joe Kushner Park in recognition of what will be Kushner’s 50 years as a St. Andrew’s Councillor at the end of this Council term. New signage was unveiled at the event on May 10. Two new signs mark Joe Kushner Park at 153 Glendale Ave., which...

St. Catharines joins provincial campaign combatting 911 Misuse

The City of St. Catharines joins Niagara Regional Police Services and emergency services across Ontario in the first-ever provincewide campaign tackling 911 misuse. The Emergency Services Steering Committee (ESSC) has launched the “When Every Second Counts” campaign aimed at reducing non-emergency 911 calls and educating the public on proper use of 911.

“911 is for life-threatening or urgent emergencies, yet we continue to see calls made for reasons ranging from minor inconveniences to...

Your 72-hour head start: St. Catharines Encourages Emergency Preparedness

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 5 to 11, the City of St. Catharines is encouraging residents to take simple, proactive steps to ensure they are ready for emergencies that can happen at any time.

This year’s national theme - Be Prepared. Know Your Risks - aligns with the City’s focus on three key actions: knowing the hazards, making a plan, and preparing an emergency kit.

“Basement flooding, power outages, and high winds are real risks in our community,” said Deputy Fire Chief Andrea...

City flags are at half-mast

Flags at City Facilities are at half-mast in memory of His Holiness Pope Francis.

St. Catharines powering up with EV fleet

The City of St. Catharines is driving toward a greener future by introducing a new fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) for its municipal by-law services.

The City is rolling out the new EVs this month, marking another step forward in advancing goals under the Environmental Stewardship and Organizational Excellence pillars in the 2023-2027 City of St. Catharines Strategic Plan. Particularly, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve day-to-day operations for by-law officers.

“The new EVs...