News from the City of St. Catharines

Want to add a little colour to your business this summer? The City of St. Catharines and the City’s Green Advisory Committee can help.
Businesses can sponsor professionally designed and planted 27-inch pots filled with colourful flowers and plants for out front of their stores, offices and other businesses.
“The flower pots are always very popular and the program is a great way to grow community pride, liven up our streets and make them more beautiful and friendly,”... Read More...

The City of St. Catharines is joining with communities around the world and celebrating Earth Hour in the dark on Saturday, March 30.
The City will be powering down all non-essential lighting and electronics at City Hall and Market Square to raise awareness about climate change. Residents are also encouraged to take action by switching off lights, powering down electronics and unplugging chargers from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on March 30.
“We’ll be turning out... Read More...

Niagara IceDogs fans can get ‘ready’ for playoff action at the Meridian Centre during pregame parties on St. Paul Street.
The IceDogs start the Ontario Hockey League playoffs Thursday, March 21 at home and fans can kick things off at the Dog Run from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. A section of St. Paul Street, from Queen Street to Helliwell Lane / Rankin Gateway pedestrian bridge, will be closed for pregame festivities, including minibox hockey games, music, inflatable... Read More...

The City of St. Catharines is offering local community youth groups and charities the chance to cheer on the Niagara River Lions from its seats at the Meridian Centre.
Registered charities, incorporated non-profit organizations and minor not-for-profit sports associations are eligible to apply to the Meridian Centre Community Use Program for the City’s lower bowl tickets (12 tickets total) to take children and youth to River Lions basketball games during the 2019 season.... Read More...

Culture Days is coming back to St. Catharines this fall and the City is offering support to artists and organizations that want to get involved in the local celebration of arts and culture.
Artists, businesses and organizations planning free Culture Days activities in St. Catharines can apply for grants from the City’s Culture Days Activity Program, a funding stream available through the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program.
“A vibrant arts and culture... Read More...