St. Catharines.
city in Ontario, Canada
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The city of St. Catharines is hosting events at Montebello Park.Some support2 reports
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Warnings about climate change impacts are being issued for the Niagara region, involving St. Catharines and Pelham.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Student research focuses on urban development in St. Catharines, informed by past flooding, while an art installation is situated downtown.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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City bylaw officers in St. Catharines are currently enforcing local election rules.Some support1 report
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Residents from Niagara are currently located in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Students from Brock University volunteered at a long-term-care home in St. Catharines, where one student took a leadership role.Some support3 reports
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Local news items include Nextdoor ranking friendliest areas of St. Catharines, Wayne Gates demanding a train timeline after service cuts to Toronto, and Fort Erie police conducting a RIDE program.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Federal government provides investment for the reconstruction of the Royal George Theatre in St. Catharines.Some support4 reports
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Mat Siscoe serves as the mayor of St. Catharines.Some support3 reports
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A storm affected multiple areas across Ontario, including Kitchener, Brantford, St. Catharines, and Barrie.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mat Siscoe called on General Motors to remediate contamination issues at a former plant site in St. Catharines.Well supported3 reports
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Hazan moved from St. Catharines to Toronto on September 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Lincoln uses Grimsby for school board administration, while St. Catharines administers school board trustees for Hamilton.Some support1 report
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Extreme rainfall events on September 3rd affected both St. Catharines and Ottawa, involving an associate professor from Carleton University.Some support1 report
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Pitching is underway to build future corvette warships, with shipyard operations based in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Flooding damaged a park spanning Thorold, St. Catharines, and Pelham, managed by Ontario Parks.Some support1 report
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Sarah Marshall works for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers, located in the Niagara region of Ontario.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A library branch in St. Catharines is located next to a Dollarama store.Some support1 report
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Housing market trends are being discussed, with high vacancy rates driving down rental prices and low vacancy rates causing price increases.Some support1 report1 development inside
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St. Catharines is confirmed to be a city within a country.Some support1 report
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City council allows phased development of mixed-use land in St. Catharines involving Elite Developments.Some support1 report
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Steep insurance hikes are affecting local residents in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.Some support2 reports
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Mayor Mat Siscoe addresses flood recovery efforts in the city of St. Catharines.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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St. Catharines city council is seeking quotes for basement water removal and testing at a former YMCA building, while also considering its acquisition for recreational use.Some support1 report
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Mayor Siscoe declared a state of emergency in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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The new event mentions St. Catharines and Northampton without providing any specific details or developments.Some support2 reports
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Severe flooding affecting St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Lincoln.Well supported4 reports6 developments inside
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Flooding impacted regional infrastructure and areas involving Lincoln and St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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A local fire dispatch service has been contracted out in the region of St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.Some support1 report
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St. Catharines is reaching out to private companies, including Home Hardware and Bruce Power, to assist with flood relief efforts.Some support1 report
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FEURU is hosting class sessions in the Port Colborne area, near St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Severe weather caused widespread flooding and power loss in St. Catharines, affecting high-rise residential buildings.Well supported15 reports3 developments inside
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A home in St. Catharines suffered severe damage due to the ongoing floods, involving resident Charlotte Hoare.Some support1 report
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The city of St. Catharines hired administrative staff to manage program details while Mayor Siscoe leads crisis efforts.Some support2 reports
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A chef named Smith opened Fat Rabbit restaurant in St. Catharines, which received a Michelin recommendation.Some support1 report
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On August 5, 2026, Sam Oosterhoff discussed support for St. Catharines with Mayor Mat Siscoe.Some support2 reports
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The event provided geographical context, noting St. Catharines is in Niagara Region, Southwold is near London, and the area is located in Southwestern Ontario.Some support3 reports
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Sinkholes have been reported in Grantham wards, and Marotta has been identified as the Director of municipal works.Some support1 report
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St. Catharines adopted advice from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, which is directed by Paul Kovacs.Some support1 report
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Team Rubicon is deploying volunteers to Ontario and St. Catharines.Some support2 reports
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Severe weather caused widespread flooding and power loss in St. Catharines, affecting high-rise residential buildings.Some support1 report
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Christian provides food assistance in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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William Mathews resides in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Bands performed in both St. Catharines and Toronto on August 6th.Some support1 report
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Local residents are seeking specialized labor from Niagara Falls.Some support1 report
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Mayor requested help disposing of garbage, and landfill drop-offs are available in Fort Erie or Welland.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Enhanced collection services are being extended to affected areas in St. Catharines and Welland.Some support1 report
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Mayor urged government aid for infrastructure failures in St. Catharines and West Lincoln due to extraordinary weather events.Some support2 reports
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A sentencing hearing is scheduled in St. Catharines as a mayor calls for urgent justice system reforms, with the premier urged to implement stronger laws.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Premier engages with affected municipal leaders in St. Catharines, which is part of the Niagara Region.Some support3 reports
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A Niagara-on-the-Lake man reacted to an attack in Costa Rica, while local reports noted high rainfall and sewage issues in the region.Some support2 reports
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The city council of St. Catharines is currently governing local affairs and evaluating various facilities in the city.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Local government in St. Catharines is seeking upper-level government support.Some support1 report
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Welland, St. Catharines, Fort Erie, and Port Colborne are noted as being part of the same region.Some support1 report
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MPP Rob Flack requested disaster recovery assistance for the city of St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Mayor Mat Siscoe represented St. Catharines on June 30, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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A new hospital's footprint is being evaluated, comparing its size to a large Toronto condo and exceeding benchmarks set in St. Catharines.Some support1 report
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Court proceedings are underway in St. Catharines, where Nigerian men have pleaded guilty. The proceedings also involved comments from David Siegel regarding government policy changes.Some support2 reports
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The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is a Canadian advocacy group, and St. Catharines is participating in its ongoing campaign.Some support1 report
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MDC was established by the city of St. Catharines to address and fill the local housing gap.Some support1 report
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Around St. Catharines this week
News at the entities that move St. Catharines most-
Niagara Falls OperationalHigh insured losses were reported in Niagara, while Jim Diodati was noted as a mayoral candidate and Cogeco rescheduled a debate.Moves St. Catharines
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General Motors StructuralInvestors are watching the market closely as Tesla prices in AI upside like Nvidia, while a competitor's launch failed to impress.Moves St. Catharines
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Doug Ford OperationalPremier pushes strong mayor powers expansion through to help address the ongoing housing crisis in Ontario.Moves St. Catharines
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Great Lakes StructuralStorm surge and coastal flood advisories threaten Long Island and Jersey Shore due to onshore flow.Moves St. Catharines
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HAMILTON StructuralA debate regarding the mayoral race in Hamilton was held on September 24th, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, involving candidates including Andrea Horwath.Moves St. Catharines
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Ontario StructuralOntario company turns woody biomass into coal replacement while TCEQ regulates site acquisition in Houston.Moves St. Catharines
Connections
The 40 strongest of 128, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mat Siscoe Structural
Mat Siscoe holds the formal position of Mayor, exercising governing authority over the municipality of St. Catharines.
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St. Andrew's Structural
St. Andrew's is a formally defined ward within the larger municipality of St. Catharines.
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Niagara Falls Operational
The two locations are functionally integrated through shared hospital systems, labor markets, and coordinated emergency and tourism services.
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Doug Ford Operational
Doug Ford actively engages with St. Catharines municipal leaders to coordinate the response to flood damage during a state of emergency.
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General Motors Structural
GM maintains an active engine plant and property in St. Catharines, linking the company's operations to the location's history and current issues.
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HAMILTON Structural
St. Catharines provides the appointed school board trustees for the governance of the company Hamilton.
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Great Lakes Structural
The Great Lakes function as the large-scale hydrological system from which local weather patterns, including moisture sources, are drawn, impacting the city's environment.
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Bateman Structural
Bateman serves as a Councillor representing the municipality of St. Catharines.
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Government of Ontario Structural
The city of St. Catharines operates under the formal jurisdiction and governance of the Government of Ontario.
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David Oakes Structural
The individual holds a chief administrative officer role within the governance structure of the city.
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Welland Operational
Residents of St. Catharines utilize Welland's landfill services for waste drop-offs.
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Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction Structural
St. Catharines bases its operational decisions on advice provided by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction.
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MDC Structural
MDC was established by the city of St. Catharines to address local housing gaps.
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Ontario Structural
St. Catharines functions as a dependent municipality within the larger administrative structure of Ontario, relying on provincial governance and aid for operational stability.
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WRc Transactional
The St. Catharines council purchased stock in WRc.
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Marotta Structural
Marotta holds the formal position of Director of municipal works within the municipality of St. Catharines.
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Port Colborne Structural
Both municipalities are involved in a trend toward reducing local council size, potentially leading to administrative amalgamation.
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Greenbelt Structural
Greenbelt provides critical water source protection for infrastructure in St. Catharines.
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Bruce Power Operational
Bruce Power is providing aid to the St. Catharines region to help recover from unprecedented rainfall and associated flooding.
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Ministry of Transportation Structural
The development and land use within St. Catharines are functionally constrained by provincial land ownership and planning regulations overseen by the Ministry of Transportation.
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Toronto Operational
The cities share contextual mentions and market interactions, with Toronto buyers often seeking value in St. Catharines.
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Chris Bittle Shared context
Chris Bittle serves as the Member of Parliament representing the area of St. Catharines.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities Transactional
St. Catharines participates in campaigns organized by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
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Cogeco Shared context
Cogeco utilizes a studio located in St. Catharines for local mayoral candidate debates.
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Thorold Shared context
Both municipalities share the context of facing overwhelmed municipal infrastructure.
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Lincoln Shared context
Both municipalities are located in the Niagara Region and coordinate responses to regional events like flooding.
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Jill Dunlop Shared context
The relationship is observed in the context of local government seeking support from upper-level government bodies.
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Chudoba Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared context of local government, specifically the application of city bylaw officers and local election rules.
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Jim Adair Shared context
The evidence places Jim Adair as a candidate whose campaign is based in St. Catharines.
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Sam Oosterhoff Mentioned together
Sam Oosterhoff has publicly discussed support for the city of St. Catharines.
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War of 1812 Shared context
St. Catharines' local history is contextualized by the historical events of the War of 1812.
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Ontario Trillium Foundation Operational
The foundation provides financial support for programs aimed at addressing youth unemployment in the area.
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Lincolnshire Mentioned together
Both municipalities were noted for facing severe flooding and appealing for provincial and federal aid.
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Lake Ontario Shared context
St. Catharines is a city geographically situated near Lake Ontario, sharing a common regional context.
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Niagara Shared context
St. Catharines is a city located within the broader Niagara region, sharing geographical and contextual ties.
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Home Hardware Shared context
St. Catharines is the location where the city seeks private sector help from Home Hardware for flood relief supplies.
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Matt Harris Shared context
Matt Harris holds an incumbent position within the city of St. Catharines.
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Brock University Shared context
Both entities are situated in the region where shared issues like climate change and urban development are being studied and addressed.
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Smith Shared context
Smith operates a restaurant, Fat Rabbit, which is located in the city of St. Catharines.
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Pelham Shared context
Both entities are located in the Niagara region market.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
13 events- Student research focuses on urban development in St. Catharines, informed by past flooding, while an art installation is situated downtown.
- City bylaw officers in St. Catharines are currently enforcing local election rules.
- Residents from Niagara are currently located in St. Catharines.
- Students from Brock University volunteered at a long-term-care home in St. Catharines, where one student took a leadership role.
- Local news items include Nextdoor ranking friendliest areas of St. Catharines, Wayne Gates demanding a train timeline after service cuts to Toronto, and Fort Erie police conducting a RIDE program.
- Federal government provides investment for the reconstruction of the Royal George Theatre in St. Catharines.
- Mat Siscoe serves as the mayor of St. Catharines.
- Hazan moved from St. Catharines to Toronto on September 7, 2026.
- Lincoln uses Grimsby for school board administration, while St. Catharines administers school board trustees for Hamilton.
- Extreme rainfall events on September 3rd affected both St. Catharines and Ottawa, involving an associate professor from Carleton University.
- Pitching is underway to build future corvette warships, with shipyard operations based in St. Catharines.
- Flooding damaged a park spanning Thorold, St. Catharines, and Pelham, managed by Ontario Parks.
- Sarah Marshall works for Ontario Tender Fruit Growers, located in the Niagara region of Ontario.
August 2026
32 events- Warnings about climate change impacts are being issued for the Niagara region, involving St. Catharines and Pelham.
- A library branch in St. Catharines is located next to a Dollarama store.
- St. Catharines is confirmed to be a city within a country.
- City council allows phased development of mixed-use land in St. Catharines involving Elite Developments.
- Mayor Mat Siscoe addresses flood recovery efforts in the city of St. Catharines.
- St. Catharines city council is seeking quotes for basement water removal and testing at a former YMCA building, while also considering its acquisition for recreational use.
- Mayor Siscoe declared a state of emergency in St. Catharines.
- The new event mentions St. Catharines and Northampton without providing any specific details or developments.
- Severe flooding affecting St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Lincoln.
- Flooding impacted regional infrastructure and areas involving Lincoln and St. Catharines.
- A local fire dispatch service has been contracted out in the region of St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
- St. Catharines is reaching out to private companies, including Home Hardware and Bruce Power, to assist with flood relief efforts.
- FEURU is hosting class sessions in the Port Colborne area, near St. Catharines.
- A home in St. Catharines suffered severe damage due to the ongoing floods, involving resident Charlotte Hoare.
- The city of St. Catharines hired administrative staff to manage program details while Mayor Siscoe leads crisis efforts.
- A chef named Smith opened Fat Rabbit restaurant in St. Catharines, which received a Michelin recommendation.
- On August 5, 2026, Sam Oosterhoff discussed support for St. Catharines with Mayor Mat Siscoe.
- The event provided geographical context, noting St. Catharines is in Niagara Region, Southwold is near London, and the area is located in Southwestern Ontario.
- Sinkholes have been reported in Grantham wards, and Marotta has been identified as the Director of municipal works.
- St. Catharines adopted advice from the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, which is directed by Paul Kovacs.
- Team Rubicon is deploying volunteers to Ontario and St. Catharines.
- Severe weather caused widespread flooding and power loss in St. Catharines, affecting high-rise residential buildings.
- Christian provides food assistance in St. Catharines.
- William Mathews resides in St. Catharines.
- Bands performed in both St. Catharines and Toronto on August 6th.
- Local residents are seeking specialized labor from Niagara Falls.
- Mayor requested help disposing of garbage, and landfill drop-offs are available in Fort Erie or Welland.
- Enhanced collection services are being extended to affected areas in St. Catharines and Welland.
- Mayor urged government aid for infrastructure failures in St. Catharines and West Lincoln due to extraordinary weather events.
- Premier engages with affected municipal leaders in St. Catharines, which is part of the Niagara Region.
- A Niagara-on-the-Lake man reacted to an attack in Costa Rica, while local reports noted high rainfall and sewage issues in the region.
- Local government in St. Catharines is seeking upper-level government support.
July 2026
11 events- The city of St. Catharines is hosting events at Montebello Park.
- A storm affected multiple areas across Ontario, including Kitchener, Brantford, St. Catharines, and Barrie.
- Steep insurance hikes are affecting local residents in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
- Severe weather caused widespread flooding and power loss in St. Catharines, affecting high-rise residential buildings.
- Welland, St. Catharines, Fort Erie, and Port Colborne are noted as being part of the same region.
- MPP Rob Flack requested disaster recovery assistance for the city of St. Catharines.
- Mayor Mat Siscoe represented St. Catharines on June 30, 2026.
- A new hospital's footprint is being evaluated, comparing its size to a large Toronto condo and exceeding benchmarks set in St. Catharines.
- Court proceedings are underway in St. Catharines, where Nigerian men have pleaded guilty. The proceedings also involved comments from David Siegel regarding government policy changes.
- The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is a Canadian advocacy group, and St. Catharines is participating in its ongoing campaign.
- MDC was established by the city of St. Catharines to address and fill the local housing gap.
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June 2026
4 events- Mat Siscoe called on General Motors to remediate contamination issues at a former plant site in St. Catharines.
- Housing market trends are being discussed, with high vacancy rates driving down rental prices and low vacancy rates causing price increases.
- A sentencing hearing is scheduled in St. Catharines as a mayor calls for urgent justice system reforms, with the premier urged to implement stronger laws.
- The city council of St. Catharines is currently governing local affairs and evaluating various facilities in the city.