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A Village Growing in Importance
Posted on Thursday, March 05, 2026 11:50 AM
By the middle of the 19th century, the Village of St. Catharines was continuing its pace of growth as business and industry began to take advantage of the access to transport and power provided by the Welland Canal.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is helping us celebrate our 150th anniversary of being officially incorporated as a City with a weekly look back into our rich history from a diverse range of perspectives.
The 1851 census report of the Canadas for St. Catharines reports...
285 and 285A Pelham Road - Notice of Public Meeting
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 02:05 PM
Proposal
The City is considering changes to its Zoning By-law at 285 Pelham Road and portion of 285A Pelham Road. The Application was deemed complete on December 9, 2025, pursuant to section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.
The City is seeking to amend the Zoning By-law to facilitate the replacement of the fire station.
The Zoning By-law zones the subject lands as follows: 285A Pelham Road is zoned Minor Green Space (G2), and 285 Pelham Road is zoned Local Neighbourhood Institutional (I1). The Green...
Mayor Siscoe calls special Council meeting on regional governance reform
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 03:06 PM
Mayor Mat Siscoe has called a Special Meeting of City Council for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6 p.m. to discuss Regional Governance Reform in Niagara.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for residents and members of Council to share their views on the future of regional governance in Niagara. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 50 Church St., and will be open to the public and can also be viewed via livestream at www.stcatharines.ca/youtube.
Residents who wish to address...
The Third Welland Canal
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:59 AM
Following the Confederation of Canda in 1867, the new Federal Government enacted policies to promote and grow the new national economy. The Great Lakes and the Welland Canal were central to that plan.
New iron steam ships also continued to outgrow the small locks completed in 1845 and the volume of traffic and delays in getting through the busy canal were a constant complaint. Further delays were caused by the requirement to unload cargo onto smaller vessels to fit through the canal, then load...
Explore active lifestyles through volunteerism at 50+ active living fair
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:29 AM
Volunteering isn’t just about giving back: it can also be about moving forward. At every stage of life, volunteering can be part of a healthy, active lifestyle while also helping to strengthen community.
Learn more about staying active through volunteerism at the 50+ Active Living Information Fair Monday, March 2 at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre. Presented by the City of St. Catharines, with support from the Province of Ontario and the Older Adult Centres’ Association of Ontario, adults...
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