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St. Catharines developing new economic strategy
The City of St. Catharines is working on a new plan to support local businesses and attract new investment. Residents, entrepreneurs and business leaders are invited to offer their ideas on how to continue economic growth for the community by taking our survey.
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Scotties Junior Stars contest open
to young curlers
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Rankin Construction are looking for talented young male and female curlers interested in winning an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at life as a Scotties competitor.
The contest is looking to find 24 youth curlers, between the ages of 10 and 17, hoping to become one of the
Rankin Construction Junior Stars
. Each lucky finalist will be named as an honourary member for a team competing in the
2017 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
in St. Catharines at the Meridian Centre. Applicants are required to submit a 100-word essay or a short video describing why they should be selected as a Rankin Construction Junior Star and outlining their community involvement. Entry deadline is Nov. 30.
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Older Adult Forum set for Nov. 30
Are you an older adult with something to say about how to make St. Catharines a better place? Do you know any older adults who have an opinion?
Mayor Walter Sendzik and council will discuss issues that are important to the older adult community here in the Garden City during the second annual St. Catharines Older Adult Forum Wednesday, Nov. 30. All are welcome to attend. The forum takes place at the Irene Locke Room, St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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New artwork on display at PAC
Catching a flick at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre? Check out the first exhibit in the Film House gallery.
George Zimbel: A Documentary Photographer's Vision is currently on the walls of the PAC. The exhbit showcases a small selection of works from Zimbel's seven-decade long career that produced works of immense significance. He has pursued his documentary photographic projects alongside commercial ones, photographing larger-than-life characters, such as Marilyn Monroe, to street scenes that reveal the inner lives of the denizens who inhabit these spaces.
This exhibit is on display until January and is presented in partnership with the Niagara Artist Centre. Artwork framing provided by Artscapes Gallery.
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Sport Hall of Fame welcomes five new members
Five champions of sport in St. Catharines are now hall of famers.
The St. Catharines Sports Hall of Fame welcomed Richard Duncan (track and field), Rudy Wieler (rowing), John (Wandy) McMahon (lacrosse), Les Bartley (lacrosse), and Lynn Polson (basketball) during a public ceremony Nov. 17 at the Meridian Centre.
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City collecting toy and gift donations
Help spread holiday cheer through the community with the City's Tree of Little Angels.
The City is collect new, unwrapped toys and gifts for local children
up to 16 years old until Saturday, Dec. 10. Bring gift donations to City Hall, the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre and other City recreation and community centres.
Donations will support Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.
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Help the museum collect warm winter woollies
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is calling on all knitters to band together and take a woolly stand against the cold.
The museum invites everyone to its Mitten Tree knitting circle Saturday, Nov. 26, an annual campaign collecting warm winter woollies, such as mittens, hats, scarves and socks, for families and children in need. Visitors can donate gently-used winter clothing and enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Wear you ugliest sweater to the museum
and party!
Time to dig that ugly Christmas sweater out of your closet - the holiday event you've been waiting for is coming up.
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canal's Centre invites everyone to don their "finest" knits to its Ugly Sweater Party on Friday, Dec. 2. Featuring live music, food truck eats and, of course, a contest to find the best ugly Christmas sweater, this licensed event takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Loonie swim Dec. 1
Make a splash for only $1 Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.
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Paddleboard yoga at City pool
Try Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga, the latest fitness craze, at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre.
Classes take place Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Use
EPlay to register. Search course code 93603 for the 7 p.m. class and course code 93604 for the 7:45 p.m. class.
Cost is $40 per class. No yoga or paddleboard experience required. Paddleboards provided.
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Winter swim registration opens Dec. 13
Online registration for winter swimming lessons opens for St. Catharines residents on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.
Walk-in registration opens Wednesday, Dec. 15 and will be available during regular business hours at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre, Citizens First at City Hall and the Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre.
Live outside St. Catharines? Non-resident registration opens Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.
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A Report from
Mayor Walter Sendzik
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We're just over a month away from the Christmas holidays and on Sunday, Santa Claus made an early visit for the Santa Claus parade. The City Hall tree has been lit for the Hotel Dieu Shaver Snowflakes and Angels campaign and food drives, donation campaigns and holiday activities are taking place across the city. It's the beginning of a special time of year and a time of giving and caring for others. There are many ways to get involved and help make the holiday season special for local families.
I am always proud of the care and compassion St. Catharines residents share with one another - no more so than during this festive time of year.
Whether sharing your time, your talents, or treasures, we can all help make the holiday season a little brighter for local families.
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City in the running for international basketball tourney
St. Catharines could be the first Canadian city to host the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) America's U18 men's championship.
The Niagara Sport Commission is bidding to host the high-level basketball championship at the Meridian Centre in 2018 and City Council agreed to waive $64,250 in rental and road closure fees if the bid is successful.
The sport commission estimates hosting the tournament will have a local economic impact of about $4 million. FIBA will announce the host community in February.
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Port pavilion design chosen
City Council is moving ahead with the initial design for the new Lakeside Park pavilion proposed earlier this spring.
City Council directed designers to consult the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Heritage Committee on incorporating elements in the glass windows and other components to reflect the park's heritage.
Council also called on staff, designers and suppliers to make every effort to expedite construction for all approved improvements at Lakeside Park.
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City in talks with DSBN about new home for the Friends of the Carousel
The Friends of the Carousel may have a new home at Jeanne Sauve French Immersion School near Kernahan Park.
City Council authorized City staff and the District School Board of Niagara to negotiate an agreement to share parts of Kernahan Park and the school building.
On the table is a plan for the City to use a 1,326 square-foot classroom as a new home for the Friends of the Carousel, a volunteer group that keeps the the Lakeside Park Carousel looking beautiful, and permits the school board to use the part of Kernahan Park during the school year.
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Tax dates
Mark your calendar: the 2017 City property tax due dates have been set.
City Council is changing up the property tax payment schedule slightly for next year by moving due dates from the second Friday to the last Friday of installment months. Property tax payments are still due four times a year:
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Other news
Rodman Hall
City Council requested the City's heritage advisory committee to consider the potential designation of the Rodman Hall grounds and building under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Lock 1
Council directed staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Kiwanis Club of St. Catharinesso the community group can move forward with improvements to the area of Lock 1 of the Second Welland Canal.
Stepney Street
City Council banned parking on the south side of Stepney Street from Bromley Drive to Newport Street. The street is narrow and the parking ban will allow cars more room to travel as well as help snow removal.
Niagara District Airport
City Council granted early budget approval for $90,632 to cover its share of hydro pole improvements at the Niagara District Airport.
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More council online
Council Highlights offers informal summaries of some of the recent decisions and business discussed during St. Catharines City Council meetings. The Office of the City Clerk provides a full recap of decisions and motions in its official minutes, available on the Friday after every St. Catharines City Council meeting.
Click here for City of St. Catharines council meeting agendas and minutes.
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Digital versions of the Garden City Current are available. Click here to read past issues.
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Dec. 5
City Council
6:30 p.m., City Hall
Click here to learn about other upcoming meetings.
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Click here to learn about construction projects happening in the City.
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