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Applications open Saturday, Aug. 1 for the City’s Meridian Centre Community Use Program. Registered charities, incorporated non-profit organizations, and minor not-for-profit sport associations serving St. Catharines and Niagara are invited to apply for 12 free suite tickets to 2026-27 IceDogs home games.

Our final instalment in our series on shopping in St. Catharines takes a walk – or drive – over to the Fairview Mall.

The Fairview Mall was a part of a general move in cities across North America towards automobile-focused development, was a fully enclosed, considered an ultra modern shopping experience and one of the first of its kind in Canada.

Following significant rainfall and overland flooding overnight July 27-28, 2026, the City continues to work through its recovery and response alongside its partners. 

The City of St. Catharines is declaring a significant weather event following the impacts of substantial rainfall from last night’s overnight storm. 

The City is responding to significant flooding impacts across the St. Catharines following the torrential storm that saw 138.75 mm of rainfall. By declaring a significant weather event, the City is notifying the public that weather conditions may prevent it from meeting its normal maintenance standards.

The City of St. Catharines and the Rotary Club of St. Catharines Lakeshore have unveiled two new installations in Charles Ansell Gateway Park – a Peace Pole, and a water bottle filling station – two areas of focus for Rotary.

This week’s STC150 post continues our series on shopping in St. Catharines and moves out of the downtown to the Pen Centre.

On July 20, Niagara District Airport received an investment of $9.7 million from the Government of Ontario to advance its airport redevelopment project, as outlined in its 2025-2045 Master Plan.

The City of St. Catharines continues to offer ongoing supports to help strengthen and build the arts and culture sector locally.

The St. Catharines Municipal Development Corporation (MDC) has reached a major milestone with construction set to begin on its first housing development, helping deliver more attainable and affordable housing in the city.

Following a successful fourth intake this past winter, the City of St. Catharines has started accepting applications for the fifth round of its Neighbourhood Micro Grants program.