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City unveils two crosswalks honouring military veterans
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2026 09:45 AM
The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the installation of two new commemorative crosswalks honouring Canada’s veterans. The symbolic crossings serve as a lasting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our nation.
The crosswalks are located at:
- Church St and James St, downtown
- Main St and Ann St, Port Dalhousie
The downtown installation is highly visible outside of City Hall and is at the start of the annual Remembrance Day Parade. The Port Dalhousie...
STC150: It all starts with the land
Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:41 PM
It all starts with the land.
Thanks to ancient geologic conditions, the land that is today St. Catharines has the perfect climate and landscape for comfortable living and excellent growing conditions.
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.
Indigenous peoples have thrived on these lands for millennia, building...
355 Merritt Street - Notice of Public Meeting
Posted on Monday, December 29, 2025 02:30 PM
Proposal
The City of St. Catharines has initiated a Zoning By-law Amendment. The Application was declared complete as of Dec. 19, 2025, pursuant to S.34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.
The proposed zoning by-law amendment would add a special provision to Section 13 of Zoning Bylaw 2013-283 to permit a stand-alone parking lot with 13 parking spaces, inclusive of one accessible space.
The special provision is proposed to also apply to an unopen portion of the Wedsworth Street Road allowance, which is...
Fire Services investigating pair of overnight fires at vacant downtown buildings
Posted on Saturday, December 27, 2025 11:45 AM
Road closures in place as firefighters deal with hot spots, public asked to avoid the area
A pair of overnight fires at vacant buildings in downtown St. Catharines will be investigated by St. Catharines Fire Services investigators.
Firefighters remain on scene of 9 Queen St., a former restaurant that has been vacant for some time, as well as next door at 17 Queen St. (the former St. Catharines Standard building that was destroyed by fire earlier this month), dealing with hotspots after a pair of...
Festive fun and holiday hours
Posted on Friday, December 19, 2025 03:55 PM
The City of St. Catharines wishes the community a safe and happy holiday season. While you're enjoying some of the City’s festive family-favourite activities remember that City Hall, most City of St. Catharines facilities and some programs will be operating on modified holiday hours. Keep an eye on this page holiday updates.
Festive things to do over the holidays Holiday hours and closures
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