
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2025 02:56 PM
The City of St. Catharines is introducing Ice for Five, a new pilot program designed to make ice time more accessible and affordable for small groups. Beginning December 2025, skaters can book a half sheet of ice during non-prime hours for just $75 per hour, taxes and surcharges included.
Ideal for small-group training, skill development, or casual skating, Ice for Five offers a personalized experience without the constraints of traditional ice allocations. The pilot program will run from...
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2025 11:55 AM
A fresh season of winter recreation and aquatics programs is coming soon, and St. Catharines residents will receive priority access.
Registration for the City’s winter recreation and aquatics programming opens online for residents on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC, while in-person registration for residents opens on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.
Everyone can register online starting on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. and then...
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2025 04:49 PM
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...
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...
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2025 12:11 PM
This week, the Mayor, City Councillors, and senior City staff attended the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference in Ottawa, Ont. The conference provided a crucial platform for City officials to meet with provincial leaders and advocate for St. Catharines’ strategic priorities.
The conference opened on Sunday, Aug. 17 and ran until Wednesday, Aug. 20.
The City’s delegation included Mayor Mat Siscoe, City Councillors Robin McPherson, Caleb Ratzlaff, Dawn Dodge, Bill Phillips,...