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Fire Services urges residents to be informed of new fire code to protect against the silent killer

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week returns for 2025, and St. Catharines Fire Services is not only reminding residents of proper maintenance of carbon monoxide alarms and fuel-burning appliances, but also warning property owners of legislative changes that will impact requirements in residential dwellings.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1 to 7. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it has no taste or smell and is otherwise undetectable without a carbon monoxide...

Meet the newest members of the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame

Five distinguished athletes and builders of sport in the city are set to join the St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2025 induction ceremony will celebrate athletes Doug Fast, Gema Kramer, Chris Leach, and Melissa Murphy St. Onge and builder John Haeni for their significant achievements in sport at the Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m.

“We are proud to recognize these sportspeople for their commitment to advancing sports in our community,” said Peter Partridge Jr., chair for...

Fire Prevention Week stresses safety when buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents of the importance of fire safety when using lithium-ion batteries found in smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, headphones, toys and more.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign theme ─ “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” ─ aims to educate everyone on the critical importance of safely buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries.

Fire Prevention Week begins this Sunday, Oct. 5 and runs through...

City of St. Catharines Named Finalist for International Transformation Award

The City of St. Catharines has been recognized on the international stage, earning a finalist spot for the Institute of Asset Management’s (IAM) Corporate / Organization Transformation Award.

The IAM Awards celebrate best practices in asset management worldwide, drawing entries from leading organizations across multiple sectors. Competition was strong this year, and being named a finalist is a remarkable achievement that reflects the quality of the City’s work. St. Catharines was selected...

‘Layers’ juried art exhibition opens as part of City’s Culture Days

The City’s 2025 juried art exhibition, “Layers” – opening next Friday, Sept. 26 and on view through March 2026 – asked artists to explore how they use layers, by adding materials and by building ideas, memories, and experiences.

The selected artists used this process to reveal hidden stories, histories, and changes, inviting viewers to discover what lies beneath the surface, working in a variety of artistic mediums, such as metal, textiles, and found objects.

“The concept of ‘layers’ resonates...