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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...
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,...
St. Catharines Club donates $50K to St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Posted on Friday, May 30, 2025 01:28 PM
St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial is one step closer to being realized following a $50,000 donation by the St. Catharines Club.
St. Catharines Club held its "Final Toast" Legacy and Community Event the night of May 29, donating more than $500,000 to nine community groups, including the City.
St. Catharines Fire Services Chief Dave Upper and Ryan Madill, president of St Catharines Professional Firefighters Association Local 485 gave remarks and accepted the cheque, joined by members of the...
Restored Totem Pole Finds New Home at Canada Games Park
Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 05:52 PM
The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the re-installation of its historic Centennial Totem Pole inside Canada Games Park, where the treasured artwork will be preserved and showcased for generations to come.
Commissioned in 1966 for Canada’s Centennial and originally carved by the late Doug Cranmer, renowned Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw artist of the ʼNa̱mǥis Nation, the 42-foot totem pole has long been a symbol of Indigenous artistry and cultural legacy in St. Catharines. In 2019, after more than...
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