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City of St. Catharines prepared for potential postal strike

The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to minimize any service disruptions during a possible strike of Canada Post workers.

Canada Post has warned a postal disruption may occur as early as Friday, May 23, unless agreements are reached before then. The City has been meeting to try and minimize any disruptions and identify alternatives in the event of strike activity.

While the City’s modernization efforts, such as e-billing and online payments, have provided additional tools to conduct City...

Restored Totem Pole Finds New Home at Canada Games Park

The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the re-installation of its historic Centennial Totem Pole inside Canada Games Park, where the treasured artwork will be preserved and showcased for generations to come.

Commissioned in 1966 for Canada’s Centennial and originally carved by the late Doug Cranmer, renowned Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw artist of the ʼNa̱mǥis Nation, the 42-foot totem pole has long been a symbol of Indigenous artistry and cultural legacy in St. Catharines. In 2019, after more than...

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 partners with St. Catharines Tennis Club to program renewed Community Park tennis courts

A partnership between the City and the re-established St. Catharines Tennis Club marks the rebirth of organized tennis in St. Catharines on the newly revitalized tennis courts at Community Park in Merritton.

The City has upgraded the three existing tennis courts at the park and added a fourth court with the support of a $40,000 contribution from the St. Catharines Tennis Club. Tennis court lighting and fencing was replaced, and hard surface connections added. Temporary lines have been painted, with...

City Takes Action to Protect Local Economy Amid U.S. Tariffs

In response to the imposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, the City of St. Catharines is taking decisive action to protect local businesses and ensure economic resilience.

At its meeting on March 17, City Council approved a temporary “Canada-First” procurement policy, prioritizing Canadian-made goods and services in municipal purchasing. The policy is part of a broader strategy to mitigate the economic impact of tariffs on local businesses and infrastructure projects.

Since the announcement of...