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Nominees announced for 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards

February 6, 2020 — The nominees have been announced for the 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards, and if the diverse list is any indication, the city has a vibrant arts scene worth celebration and recognition.

With the awards set to celebrate the city’s arts community, and those who champion it, on May 1, the jury has made its selection for this year’s nominees.

“The city’s cultural and artistic community has exploded in recent years, there are so many diverse voices and visions out there,” said acting...

City set to open applications for 2020 community gardens funding

Looking to start up a new community garden or grow an existing one?

The City of St. Catharines is once again offering funding to help community gardens take root. Incorporated charities and not-for-profit groups looking to create or expand a community garden can apply for matching funds from the City to cover up to half of eligible start-up costs, including lumber, soil, seeds, rain barrels and other materials and equipment.

The City supports and encourages community gardens for the purposes of growing...

Explore family history at museum’s two-day workshop

Dig deeper into your family history and learn how to care for your own family collections at an in-depth workshop hosted by the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.

The museum is hosting a two-day Family History Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trained museum staff will offer specific resources, tools, and knowledge that you can utilize to organize, preserve, and share your personal family history for future generations.

“We’re excited to team up...

Action plan update on former General Motors lands

The City of St. Catharines continues to take steps to address the safety and security concerns related to the state of the property commonly referred to as the former General Motor lands on Ontario Street.

While the City has taken steps to prosecute the current landowner over alleged infractions under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, work continues to address concerns regarding the condition of the privately owned property at 282-285 Ontario St. and 10 Pleasant Ave. Since Monday night’s...

Museum set to celebrate Black History Month

The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is celebrating Black History Month in February with special tours of its award-winning Follow the North Star exhibit.

Museum visitors are invited to learn more about local Black History at the St. Catharines Museum with 60-minute guided tours every Thursday (Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27) and Saturdays (Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) this month. Tours take place at 10 a.m.

Follow the North Star is a permanent exhibit at the museum and recognizes the contributions...