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Virtual fun with St. Catharines Museum holiday programming

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre has got parents covered when it comes to keeping young minds active and engaged over the holiday break.

Holiday programming at the museum will move online this year, with three different, discovery-based, virtual clubs engaging children in high-energy learning and exploration at home.

Children aged 5 to 7 can register for the Jr. Engineers Club to learn all about transportation and Welland Canal operations with movement-based activities and crafts.

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Geneva Street property on the market for affordable-housing development

 

The former home of the City’s Community, Recreation and Culture Services department, will be the future home of residents seeking an affordable place to live.

After being declared surplus by the City, the property at 320 Geneva St. was listed for sale this week. The 3.9-acre property is currently occupied by a 9,358-square-foot building that until recently housed Community, Recreation and Culture Services (CRCS) administrative offices and vehicle bays. With CRCS administration moving downtown,...

Sunday fire underscores importance of kitchen fire safety and working alarms

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents to ensure they practice safe cooking practices after a weekend fire saw one resident transported to hospital.

On Sunday, fire crews were called to a fire at a Louth Street home around 4:50 p.m. By the times crews arrived smoke had filled the entirety of the house, including an attached apartment. While the fire was brought under control, the resident of the home was transported to hospital for possible smoke inhalation and a laceration.

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Free holiday parking in downtown

Downtown visitors now have three hours of free afternoon parking at select City spots, making it easier to support small businesses this holiday season.

Just in time for holiday shopping, the City is offering up to three hours of free parking between noon and 6 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, Dec. 7 to Thursday, Dec. 31.

Free afternoon parking is available downtown at City-owned on-street metered spots and City-owned parking lots with pay machines. Visitors taking advantage of free afternoon parking...