Matter of Black and Blackowned905 – a group of young community members presented Emancipation Day STC an important day in our history. Emancipation Day is a day to celebrate the Slavery Absolution Act of 1834, marking the end of those enslaved throughout the British empire. It’s a day for celebration, reflection, education and to recognize the history and […]
Mayor’s state of the city celebrates pride and momentum in St. Catharines Feb. 6, 2020 – Community pride and accomplishments were at the forefront as Mayor Walter Sendzik delivered his sixth annual state of the city address today. Mayor Sendzik highlighted the successes of the businesses, community leaders and residents that are building excitement and […]
February is Black History month and I encourage all members of our community to learn more and celebrate St. Catharines rich black history. Many are familiar with Harriet Tubman and that historically St. Catharines was a stop along the Undergound Railway which served as a sanctuary for those who fled for freedom and from persecution. […]
As industrial St. Catharines is rejuvenated with a modern edge, you’ve got another reason to visit this part of Ontario. Condé Nast Traveller – by NOAH KAUFMAN – January 24, 2020 The signs of life show early Saturday morning on an icy St. Catharines Street, in Ontario’s Niagara region. A couple of college students from nearby Brock […]
by Melinda Cheevers Niagara This Week – St. Catharines As the calendar changes to a new year — and a new decade — there’s plenty on the horizon for the Garden City says Mayor Walter Sendzik. The City of St. Catharines had plenty of positive highlights in 2019, he said, including the surprise announcement and moving up […]
As we close another year and a decade, I wanted to reflect on the past year here in St. Catharines. Looking back at 2019, lots of great things happened here and I can’t wait to see what the next decade has in store as we keep the momentum going.
The latest edition of the Mayor’s Report for community updates, business and news here in #OurHomeSTC. Eid Mubarak Wishing our muslim community happiness as you celebrate Eid al-Adha with family and friends. Festivals Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers for their work on the great festivals that took place over Civic weekend. It […]
Check out this great blog on why Ransom Hawley, Founder and CEO of Caddle decided to invest and grow his business here in St. Catharines. Caddle was founded in 2015 and is a digital marketing smartphone app and website that pays consumers for their engagement, feedback, and purchases. It enables clients to target and educate […]
The latest edition of the Mayor’s Report for community updates, business and news here in #OurHomeSTC. Lac Seul / National Indigenous People’s Day Last Friday as we recognized National Indigenous People’s Day, Fire Chief McCormick and I were in Northern Ontario, visiting Lac Seul First Nation to commemorate the opening of the Lac Seul Fire […]
Catch the latest edition of the Mayor’s Report for information on community events, business and updates in #OurHomeSTC. Go Raptors! As the Raptors attempt to make history tonight in game 5 of the NBA Finals against Golden State we have officially joined the Jurassic Park hype and the Meridian Centre will be hosting a viewing […]
It’s Council Monday which means a new edition of the Mayor’s Report. Thanks for all the fun comments and gifs today as Team STC had some fun this morning with a little April Fools joke! We have some businesses that have opened up here in St. Catharines – Bodhi Yoga and Wellness – congratulations to […]
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. […]
