News from the City of St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines is once again teaming up with Santa’s helpers throughout the city to spread some holiday joy.
The City is marking the kickoff of its 21 st annual Tree of Little Angels on Monday, Nov. 12. As part of the campaign, the City collects new, unwrapped gifts for local children from the community at locations across St. Catharines. Last year more than 500 toys were donated to Community Care through the Little Angels campaign.
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A holiday tradition returns to St. Catharines on Sunday, Nov. 18, when the St. Catharines Santa Claus Parade winds its way through the downtown.
Santa will jingle his way down several downtown streets starting at 1 p.m., and then make his way to a post-parade celebration taking place at Meridian Centre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The parade route once again begins on McGuire Street in front of the Meridian Centre, turns left on Carlisle Street, left on St. Paul Street, and then... Read More...

If cooler temperatures have you thinking about firing up the furnace to keep your family warm and cozy, Deputy Fire Chief Frank Biancucci urges you to make sure your home is protected from the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1-7 and the deputy fire chief said there’s no better way for residents to mark the week than by having their fuel-burning appliances, such as gas furnaces and fireplaces, inspected by a certified contractor... Read More...

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre will hold a pair of community events as it prepares to close its exhibit highlighting the war-time experiences of St. Catharines residents on the front lines and at home.
Doing Our Bit: World War One from St. Catharines to the Western Front, closes Friday, Nov. 30. The closing of the exhibition will be celebrated with a themed Victory Party on Nov. 30, and the museum is also presenting Stories from the Front, an original... Read More...

When you are setting your clock back this Sunday for Daylight Savings Time, test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms as well, urges Deputy Fire Chief Frank Biancucci.
Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide early warning when there’s a problem in the home and everyone needs to get out fast, says the deputy fire chief. Daylight Savings Time, on Sunday, Nov. 4 this year, serves as a great reminder to test the alarms and change batteries if needed.
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