October 30, 2018 – by Karena Walter The St. Catharines Standard There isn’t a lot of time for St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik to bask in his overwhelming re-election win. The current city council has more work to finish in November and new councillors will be inaugurated the first week of December, when they’ll hit the ground […]
Oct 22, 2018 by Karena Walter The St. Catharines Standard Mayor Walter Sendzik says he received a clear mandate from St. Catharines residents after winning almost 72 per cent of the vote in Monday night’s election. “Very, very excited,” Sendzik said, after the majority of results came in. “It’s a feeling of relief and, also, I’m humbled […]
Canadian and US Mayors reject rhetoric, stand united for shared economic prosperity Mayors pledge to protect urban natural spaces, contribute to national target Ajax, ON, June 14, 2018 – At the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative annual conference in Ajax, Canadian and US mayors celebrated the strong, integrated relationship on environment and economy […]
This year marks the 66th annual Niagara Grape and Wine Festival and the 44th annual Mayors’ Invitational Grape Stomp and St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik has challenged Niagara’s Mayors to support local charities and help “stomp out poverty” at the Grape Stomp. Partnering with Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, Grape Growers of Ontario, JCI St. […]
#AskSendzik: Youth have ideas for city’s future (More photos from the Youth Forum on my Facebook Page) March 23, 2017 By Karena Walter Originally appeared in the St. Catharines Standard Watch the March 23 #AskSendzik Chat discussion about the St. Catharines Youth Forum The first St. Catharines Youth Forum generated many worthwhile ideas for the […]
Feb. 16, 2017 – Mayor Walter Sendzik and members of the Mayor’s Invitational Golf Tournament organizing committee presented proceeds from the annual fundraiser to the Pathstone Foundation today at a special cheque presentation. The funds raised through the 2015 and 2016 tournament will go towards the Mending Children’s Minds Campaign for the family counselling […]
Earlier this month I was invited to take part in the CHCH News – Meet the Mayor segment on Morning Live. Tune into the interview for updates on: double direct, intermunicipal transit, real estate, Scotties Tournament of Hearts and more.
Mayor’s #BeardForGord raises $5,500 for Walker Family Cancer Centre Oct. 12, 2016 – After eleven weeks, St. Catharines’ hip-bearded Mayor Walter Sendzik has returned to his clean-shaven self. The Mayor’s #BeardForGord was shaved off at a special ceremony and cheque presentation today at the St. Catharines Walker Family Cancer Centre, the beneficiaries of the Mayor’s […]
St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik met with Niagara Regional Police Chief Jeff McGuire this week to discuss community issues and police activity in the Queenston Street and Gale Crescent neighbourhood. The discussion with the Chief comes after the Mayor held meetings with local business owners, service agencies, public health officials and city councillors to discuss the neighbourhood’s needs […]
This show features Bryan Rose the new Executive Director of Niagara Community Foundation to discuss the foundation, his new role and the upcoming 13th Annual Mayor’s Au Marche. We also have Lindsay Marcaccio – the Retail, Events and Wine Club Manager at 13th Street Winery who is on the Mayor’s Au Marche planning committee and […]
GO Train coming to St. Catharines! Today Minister Steven Del Duca and MPP Jim Bradley announced at the St. Catharines Train Station that GO Trains are coming to Niagara. Construction will begin in the summer of 2017 and trains will start rolling into Grimsby in 2021, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls in 2023. A great […]
This show features Marco Marino, Economic Development Officer for the City of St. Catharines speaking to the economic development strategy for the City of St. Catharines and Niagara – including steps we are taking to attract private investment. Later we are joined by Lori Elstone, Proprietor of Provisions Food Company to discuss the local food […]
