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‘Layers’ juried art exhibition opens as part of City’s Culture Days
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...
Letter of Support to the Premier for Mayor Frank Campion's urgent call for reform
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...
Culture Days celebrates City’s vibrant arts, culture
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 10:11 AM
Arts and culture will take centre stage for three weeks this fall as the City of St. Catharines celebrates Culture Days.
A diverse range of interactive live performances, events and workshops are planned from Sept. 19 to Oct. 12, 2025. The Culture Days festival is held annually across Canada for people of all ages.
In 2025, Niagara is being featured as a provincial Festival Hub. Festival Hubs serve as local community leads for Culture Days, helping visitors find events and learn more about the...
Help update the Garden City Plan
Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 04:11 PM
The City of St. Catharines is inviting the community for help to update the Garden City Plan.
The City’s Official Plan, called the Garden City Plan, is more than 10 years old and needs updating to reflect current planning rules in Ontario. Everyone who lives, works and plays in St. Catharines is encouraged to have their say. Visit stcatharines.ca/UpdateTheGCP to learn about the City’s official plan, browse links to related reports and documents, find in-person opportunities to learn more,...
City delegation returns after critical talks at 2025 AMO Conference
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,...
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