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Fire Chief Dave Upper wins Fire Chief of the Year

St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper has been recognized as one of the best in the province.

Upper was presented with the award last week at the 2026 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Hicks Morley Labour Relations Seminar in Toronto. The Hicks Morley Fire Chief of the Year Award is presented annually to fire chiefs who exhibit exceptional leadership, dedication, and a profound impact on their communities. 

“It is very humbling,” Upper said regarding the recognition. “I’ve been very blessed...

Mills and businesses along the Welland Canal

When the first Welland Canal was built in 1829, one of the objectives of its builders was to provide a reliable water source for businesses – many of them mills – along the Twelve Mile Creek.

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.

By 1856, there were 16 flour mills along the creek south from Port Dalhousie through to...

Jan. 28 winter control update

Jan. 28 winter control update: parking ban remains, City crews continue cleanup

While winter operations continue, the City of St. Catharines has officially ended the Significant Weather Event declared on Sunday, Jan. 25. City crews continue to address the impacts of the storm, which included high winds causing drifting snow and prolonged extreme-cold temperatures.

To allow crews to safely and effectively complete snow clearing operations, the on-street parking ban remains in effect. Residents are...

City facilities closed early due to winter weather; parking ban set to come into effect as of 6 p.m.

As snow continues to accumulate due to the winter storm on Sunday, Jan. 25, the City has closed its facilities and programming for the remainder of the day, and has announced a winter parking ban will come into effect as of 6 p.m. tonight.

The following City programs and facilities are impacted, and all recreation programs, as well as private bookings and rentals for today have been cancelled as of 1 p.m.

• St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre
• St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
• Dunlop...

Winter control: be in the know when it snows

Looking for information about the City's winter control operations? Below are some links to help you be in the know about winter control. Whether it's tracking plows, snow removal thresholds and timelines, winter parking, and more, check out the pages below to find the information you need.

Can't find something? Just ask Catharine, our AI-powered digital assistant!

Where's My Plow?

This plow tracking program provides St. Catharines residents with a real-time (15-minute delayed) tool to view City...