As we are in the middle of Black History Month – I wanted to share this TVO piece on Harriet Tubman and her connection to St. Catharines. Harriet was a woman of strength, dignity and honour. She had extraordinary courage while leading hundreds of slaves to freedom. We celebrate Harriet and her connection to St. […]
February is Black History Month, which is a time to celebrate black history in St. Catharines and across Canada. The St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre is hosting the “Follow the North Star” exhibit of local history and guided tours this month. I encourage you to check out this award-winning exhibit. (You can take the new crosstown […]
Treaties Recognition Week Nov. 6, 2018 This week is Treaties Week, an opportunity to honour the importance of treaties with First Nations and learn more of our shared history. Treaties are legally binding agreements between First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. Treaties set out rights, responsibilities and relationships. Although cities did not sign […]
We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Peter Partridge. We lost a friend who gave so much of his time, talent and treasure to our community. He was generous with his time to assist and lead many cultural and charitable causes. He was a talented musician that uplifted and inspired so many people. […]
The Mayor’s Poetry Challenge is returning this April to celebrate a city where everyone can play. Mayor Sendzik invites St. Catharines residents to submit an original poem about parks in St. Catharines for the Mayor’s Poetry Challenge. All types of poetry will be accepted – from Shakespearean sonnets to fantastical Dr. Seuss-inspired pieces. Poems […]
After years of research, planning and fundraising, a memorial to honour 137 workers who lost their lives during construction of the Welland Canal will finally be unveiled on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force invites family members and descendants of the fallen workers and the entire Niagara community to […]
Celebrating Indigenous Arts and Culture this weekend – the Celebration of Nations This weekend, we’re proud to welcome distinguished guests, several Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Veterans from communities across Ontario to our hometown and to welcome the Honourable LG Elizabeth Dowdeswell to the Celebration of Nations. The festival is about celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of […]
Last month I filmed the summer season finale of Our Home with Mayor Sendzik on Cogeco TV. This episode focussed on the City’s Enterprise Centre and the upcoming Celebration of Nations. I was joined by Graham Lowe, Small Business Consultant with the City of St. Catharines and we discussed the many programs, seminars and […]
Congratulations to Mikko Kivisto, winner of the Mayor’s Poetry Contest to celebrate Poetry Month in April and promote literacy, arts, culture and reading in our community. The first Mayor’s Poetry Challenge in Canada was started by Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi in collaboration with The League of Canadian Poetsand the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. I want […]
Niagara Regional Labour Council makes $25,000 donation to honour fallen workers Oct. 21, 2016 – The Niagara Regional Labour Council, representing workers from across the Niagara region have donated $25,000 to the Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial Task Force to help honour and remember 137 men who died building the fourth Welland Canal. Task force chair, […]
On Saturday June 4, Mayor Walter Sendzik presented the Key to the City to St. Catharines born, world-renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky at a special reception for nominees and sponsors of the St. Catharines Arts Awards. “The Key to the City is bestowed upon individuals whose contributions in their career reflect positively on our hometown,” said […]
On Saturday, I presented the Key to the City of St. Catharines to Dr. Jack Lightstone at his farewell celebration. The Key to the City is bestowed upon those whose significant contributions have reflected positively on our hometown. As President of Brock University, Dr. Jack Lightstone has been a key catalyst in transforming our downtown. […]
