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Read All About It: Mayor Siscoe Launching an Annual Reading Challenge
Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2023 11:59 PM
St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe and the St. Catharines Public Library (SCPL) are teaming up for an annual, year-round reading challenge, to help people of all ages fall in love with reading, beginning January 1st, 2024.
“I am a lifelong reader and I firmly believe that readers are leaders. The importance of reading cannot go unnoticed. It gets your mind working across different areas, boosts communication skills, diversifies our knowledge set, enhances creativity, and most importantly –...
Statement from Mayor Mat Siscoe regarding 25 YMCA Drive Property
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 02:45 PM
December 5, 2023 -
With the ongoing budget deliberations, questions have been asked about the status of the former YMCA building located at 25 YMCA Drive, and the City’s possible involvement in running programming through the facility.
City staff, on the direction of Council, engaged with property owner Atria Development about the possible use of the YMCA building to allow for City recreational programming, specifically with respect to the pool space.
After several months of back-and-forth, Atria...
STC150: The Waterworks
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 04:08 PM
In 1875, St. Catharines town council approved a by-law to construct a waterworks. The main driving force behind the construction of the waterworks was Mayor Dr. L. S. Oille.
The land for the DeCew Water Works was expropriated in 1876 and construction of the water supply system occurred between 1877 and 1879. The water supply system was initially intended to aid in fighting fires and then was expanded to include distribution to businesses and homes.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals...
130 Glenridge Avenue - Notice of Complete Application and Open House
Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 02:21 PM
Proposal
The Planning and Building Services Department have received concurrent applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval for lands located at 130 Glenridge St. The applications were deemed complete on April 28, 2026, pursuant to Sections 22 (6.1), 34 (10.4) and 41 (3.6) of the Planning Act.
The Applicant is seeking approvals for the proposed construction of a 3.5-storey apartment building, with a total of 22 units, and 28 surface parking spaces. The Lands...
Have a happy and fire-safe long weekend
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026 03:17 PM
Whether you’re firing up the grill for the first time this season or planning celebrations with family and friends, St. Catharines Fire Services is urging everyone to be safe over the May long weekend.
The City of St. Catharines' Open Air Fires By-law prohibits bon fires, chimeneas, firepits, small fire bowls, basic fireplaces or masonry fireplaces outdoors to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. The by-law also prohibits fires used for burning yard waste but does permit cooking...
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