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In the early settlement period of the province, the availability of currency and access to credit was important in land and business growth and development. As early as 1831, William Hamilton Merritt was pushing forward a project to establish a bank in St. Catharines to support the growth of business in the area.

On June 9, the City celebrated the official naming of the outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie with a ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the permanent ‘Old Lock One Commons’ sign.

The City of St. Catharines has appointed Adam Smith as Director of Financial Management Services, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. Smith, who previously served as the City’s Associate Director of Financial Management Services, stepped into his new role today (Monday, June 8).

Everybody in! The City of St. Catharines’ outdoor pools are ready for summer and open for the season Friday, June 26.

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.

On June 5, the City of St. Catharines unveiled a group exhibit, titled “Full Colour: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ Art and Expression,” during our Pride Month celebrations.