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City making progress
on accessibility initiatives
An estimate of 40,000 St. Catharines residents living with a disability reinforces the importance of ongoing accessibility planning and the delivery of inclusive municipal services to meet the needs of all residents.
The City is committed to developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing accessibility as set out under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. In an update on the progress of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP), St. Catharines City Council heard about new museum exhibits, new sidewalks, trail realignments, tennis courts and other accessibility achievements the City accomplished last year.
The MYAP report further noted that this reinforces the importance of ongoing accessibility planning and inclusive municipal services that serve all residents.
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More development applications
including sustainability features
An uptick in developers incorporating sustainable design when applying for Community Improvement Plan (CIP) incentives is being recognized as a win in the City’s Climate Adaptation Plan progress report.
City Council heard that continued promotion and adoption of the sustainable site design points section within the CIP — one of 28 actions in the Climate Adaptation Plan — has led to more development applications including sustainability features compared to the previous CIP.
This ongoing initiative has resulted in a wide range of environmental commitments from developers, including electric vehicle charger installations, native and drought-tolerant landscaping, bicycle parking that exceeds zoning requirements, permeable pavement, community gardens, and solar panels.
The Climate Adaptation Plan includes a total of 28 actions with eight actions in progress, seven completed, nine ongoing and four to be implemented.
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All-way stop
City Council directed staff to immediately implement an all-way stop at Vansickle Road and McIntyre Boulevard and to adjust curb and sidewalk approaches during upcoming improvements.
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Meeting time change
The Dec. 8 City Council meeting will start at 5 p.m. to facilitate annual meetings for Tourism St. Catharines and the St. Catharines Municipal Development Corporation.
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City invites residents to discuss
re-adoption of the Mayor’s 2026 Budgets
St. Catharines residents are invited to provide feedback on the re-adoption of the Mayor's 2026 budgets.
Community feedback will help shape the Mayor’s budgets and potential amendments from councillors, which will be introduced at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting.
Residents are invited to participate in a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Residents can also attend an in-person Budget Open House Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.
Resident feedback is welcome anytime online at engagestc.ca/Budget.
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Vote on finalist names for Port Dalhousie outdoor public space
Vote now for your preferred name from a list of finalists for an outdoor public space in Port Dalhousie.
The survey is open for the Name This Space! page on EngageSTC.ca Residents can vote for their preferred name for 45 Lakeport Rd. in the short, one-question survey until Friday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m.
The three finalist names are:
- Lakeside Commons
- Old Lock One Commons
- N. Carlos Garcia Commons
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Become a HERO when it comes to incorporating energy-efficiency upgrades
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the City of St. Catharines is teaming up with Humber Polytechnic to host a “Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation” (HERO) webinar aimed to helping homeowners understand and use best practices in energy conservation to improve home comfort, reduce energy, and save money.
The presentation, delivered online by a Humber sustainability energy professor who is also a Natural Resources Canada Certified Energy Advisor, will help participants learn best practices in energy conservation.
Register by noon Wednesday, October 22 to attend this free webinar.
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City recognized with pair
of national marketing awards
The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) has shone the spotlight on two of the City’s economic development initiatives at its annual Marketing Awards.
During the recent EDAC 2025 conference, held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the City of St. Catharines earned two awards, including the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre winning best Single Publication (5 or More Pages) for its Small Business Starter Kit that supports new entrepreneurs, and the Community Collaboration award for the St. Catharines Lincoln Destination Partnership, a coordinated marketing, development, and placemaking strategy in partnership with the Town of Lincoln that has advanced regional tourism.
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City unveils two crosswalks
honouring military veterans
The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the installation of two new commemorative crosswalks honouring Canada’s veterans. The symbolic crossings serve as a lasting tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have defended our nation.
The crosswalks are located at:
- Church Street and James Street, downtown
- Main Street and Ann Street, Port Dalhousie
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City celebrates renamed
Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park
The City of St. Catharines recently honoured late community champion and Regional Chair Jim Bradley on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting at the renamed Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park.
New park signage marks Grantham’s Jim Bradley Park at 447 Grantham Ave., a large neighbourhood park with open space, a soccer field, playground equipment and swings.
Bradley, who passed away Sept. 26 after a brief illness, left a legacy of public service that shaped St. Catharines, Niagara, and Ontario. His remarkable 55-year career in elected office began as a St. Catharines City Councillor in 1970 at the age of 25. He was St. Catharines MPP from 1977 to 1981, the second-longest tenure in Ontario’s history. In 2018, he was elected to Regional Council and soon after, elected Regional Chair by Council, then reappointed Chair in 2022 by the Ontario government.
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St. Catharines adds Bruce County
to Fire Dispatch Partners
St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) is proud to welcome another emergency dispatch partner. As part of a new Fire Dispatch Services agreement, SCFS is now providing emergency call-taking and dispatch services to Bruce County.
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Small Business Spotlight Session Oct. 23
Join the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre and the St. Catharines Downtown Association on Thursday, Oct. 23 for the next Small Business Spotlight Session, a casual networking event where you’ll connect with fellow local business owners and discover practical ways to leverage AI to grow and improve your business.
This cozy gathering offers meaningful conversations, personalized advice, and real connections to help your business thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
- Connect with other small business owners, share your experiences, and make valuable contacts in a casual networking environment.
- Gain insights from an expert speaker on how small businesses can effectively use AI to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and drive growth.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with a community of small business owners.
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Spooky streets, sweet treats & family fun await!
Visit Downtown St. Catharines Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. for one of the most beloved family traditions: the FREE Halloween Candy Trail, presented by Coral Kids Dentistry & Braces.
Bring the whole family downtown for a fun-filled afternoon of free trick-or-treating at over 40 local businesses. Kids can collect candy while families explore all the magic that our downtown has to offer.
Don’t forget to stop by the St. Catharines Farmers Market and enter for your chance to win amazing prize raffles, plus so much more spooky fun around every corner.
This event is free to attend.
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A Night of Mystery:
Panel Discussion and Q&A
The St. Catharines Public Library (SCPL) returns to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre for its second annual LitFest.
Join the SCPL and four talented mystery authors on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a thrilling discussion about murder mysteries, plot twists, and their latest works.
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