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St. Catharines Launches Core Services Review Survey to Shape Future of City Services

The City of St. Catharines is embarking on a comprehensive core services review to ensure service levels, infrastructure investments, and fiscal responsibility position the city as a desirable place to live for residents and businesses alike.

“This is an opportunity to take a closer look at how we serve our community today and to ensure our approach is sustainable and responsive to future needs,” said Mayor Mat Siscoe. “This is an initiative that Council supports and aligns with the priorities...

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, Nov. 15, 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...

St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame to induct class of 2024

Six distinguished athletes and builders of sport in the city will soon be inducted into the illustrious St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2024 St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be honoured next week for their significant achievements in sport, either in competition or through other exceptional contributions:

• Walt Oprzedek (Athlete / Builder): Handball and Football
• Andy Van Ruyven (Athlete): Rowing
• Carole Price (Builder): Curling and Rowing
• Robert “Bob” Adams (Athlete): Rowing...

City seeks community input on 2024 Parks Renewal Plan projects

The City of St. Catharines is moving forward with plans to renew three neighbourhood parks, continuing to invest in enhancing community spaces for residents of all ages and abilities.

Renewal projects are set for Lakeview Park, Torosian Park and Berkley Park, with proposed renewals to playgrounds, multi-use courts, and other park features. Proposed plans include a new multi-use court at Berkley Park, basketball, and ball hockey courts at Lakeview Park and Torosian Park, and new play equipment at...

City of St. Catharines celebrates 2024 Arts Awards recipients

The City of St. Catharines 2024 Arts Awards recipients were celebrated last night at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (FOPAC).

This year, there were 42 nominees in five categories: Emerging Artist, Established Artist, Making a Difference, Arts in Education, and Patron of the Arts. One special nominee was also recognized with the Jury’s Pick Award.

“The artistic talent in this city continues to impress me and creates a huge sense of pride in our local artistic scene,” Mayor Mat Siscoe said....