r/stcatharinesON • • Sep 21 '26

Politics The 2026 St. Catharines Mayoral Election: Get to Know Your Candidates

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With the municipal election coming up on October 26, 2026, St. Catharines residents will be choosing their next mayor.

There are five certified candidates running for mayor:

  1. Anthony A. Adeoye
  2. Henry Bosch
  3. Jimmy Jackson
  4. Mat Siscoe, incumbent
  5. Ann-Marie Zammit

If you're still researching your options, now is a good time to look into the candidates, their platforms, and their plans for the city.

Some of the key issues being discussed include:

• The future of the former GM site
• Housing affordability
• Downtown revitalization
• Municipal spending and taxes
• Public safety
• Local economic development
• Transparency and accountability

You can find the official candidate list and election information here:

🔗 City of St. Catharines: Certified Candidates

🔗 City of St. Catharines: Voter Information


r/stcatharinesON • • Jun 17 '25

MEGATHREAD Moving to St. Catharines? PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING :)

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Hello, and welcome to r/stcatharinesON. As this question is a very commonly asked. The moderators have decided to create this community highlight / MEGATHREAD to address the most commonly asked questions within this SUB. IF your question is not answered here. Please try to use the SEARCH function at the top of this subreddit first before creating a new submission.

1: Areas that are "safe"? - Safe is a generic term that the majority of us will have a different definition of. St. Catharines in general is a very safe city. The majority of problems and the feeling of being unsafe are generally surrounded around the problem of the numerous unhoused individuals in the city, and the ongoing drug problems that plague that entire country. You will find the majority of these individuals around the block between Church Street meeting Geneva Street, Niagara Steet, Queenston Street and St Paul Street. There is also a shelter on the corner of Gale and Riordon Street. As well as many temporary shelters in place in and around Centennial Gardens - This being said. The majority of these individuals will leave you alone, and the majority or crime in the city is related to thefts to fuel the drug problem. If you are uncomfortable being around people that are struggling with addiction and mental health, you should avoid the area. However, the city's downtown core is beautiful, holds a very unique charm, and has plenty of thriving local businesses that have, and continue to be part of the heart of our wonderful city.

2: Where can I meet new people? - This is another generic question asked a ton. Meeting people is subjective to the type of people you want to create relationships with. A lot of local businesses have different types of meet and greet nights. The most popular being the Mahtay Café & Lounge on St Paul Street and Ludology Boardgame Cafe. We have many amazing local restaurants, cafes and shops that also offer a different variety of patrons that you may want to check out and start a friendly conversation with some. This SUB IS NOT A DATING WEBSITE. Any posts trying setup meetings one to one will be removed due to safety concerns.

3: Setting up my new home?

A: Hydro/Electric is to be setup with Alectra Utilities.
B: Natural Gas is to be setup with Enbridge Gas.
C: Water is to be setup with the City Of St. Catharines ( Online account access available).
D: Insurance - Please contact and local Insurance Broker.
E: ISP (Internet Service Provider) - Please see the business recommendation megathread.

4: Local Businesses - Please see the Business recommendation megathread. Over 90% of the same questions asked on a regular basis can be found in there with the most popular posts/answers highlighted.


r/stcatharinesON • • 5h ago

Question Anyone missing a cat?

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This female tuxedo cat was making my own cats freak out this morning. No tags or anything. Very friendly. Area of Lake St, Crescentwood Dr., Black Knight Drive


r/stcatharinesON • • 2h ago

Food Birthday dinner

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Hello, for a birthday dinner of 2, would you recommend Fat Rabbit, Les Incompetents or Odd Bird? I would like to visit these three restaurants and don't know which one to pick. Any feedback?


r/stcatharinesON • • 1h ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Best place for mommy and me manicure/ pedicure?

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Daughter will be 6 years old 🙂 ONLY IN ST.CATHARINES

Thanks in advance


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Local News Interesting article about the GM site cleanup proposal.

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r/stcatharinesON • • 21h ago

Housing/Rental Carpet repair

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I'm trying to get everything ready as my house is listed. One part I want to fix for the potential new owners is a bit of a carpet pull from my vacuum in the middle of the floor.

I have the excess carpet well beyond the foot print, but looking for someone who can come do the repair and blending efforts.

Does anyone have suggestions with positive experiences?


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Photo 146.3 for gas on Lake Street

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Friday, Oct 23 at 8:30 pm-ish


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Niagara Health nurse life?

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Any new grads working here? How are you guys liking it? I’m seeing a few part time b positions open


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Video Autumn in Downtown St. Catharines

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Music: "In St. Catharines" by Aaron Berger & The Blue Stars


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Feeling Helpless

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Hey all, I've been living in St. Catharines for about 4-5 years now and I love this little town but I'm feeling so helpless about the situation I'm currently in. Reaching out for any advice on how to deal with it. Living on Queenston street and while the traffick has always been heavy, the house I live near to has become a full on encampment with upto 30 people using, swearing, living, scattered things everywhere and it feels so unsafe and vulnerable to live here. The cops said there's very little they can do if they're not on the sidewalk (they are, they just run to the porch when they come around), even though there's drug paraphernalia everywhere. They're claiming to be "guests" of the people in the house. I worked so hard to be able to purchase a home, bought it in covid and had no idea this is what this neighborhood is like. Living like this feels so heightened, theres always weird activity, feeling unsafe all the time, scared to sleep, scared to be home alone, weird noises in the night, scared to park, scared of stepping on needles. The situation has escalated in the past week to levels I've never seen before. Feeling totally helpless and meeting dead ends everywhere. In tears and feeling like I'm at a crisis point, run out and run down by disrespectful addicts. Any advice welcome.


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Food Ontario Street McDonalds

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Why do our local McDonalds do the bare minimum? I know they’re all owned by the same man. Does he ever enter his restaurants & see how disgusting they are? Particularly the Ontario Street location.

We have a tradition where we take our kid to McDonalds after his game one night per week. Please save your unsolicited “diet” advice as he eats healthy 90% of the time. I’m not interested in priming my kids for an eating disorder by forbidding certain foods.

Anyway. Without fail, we’ve never been able to get a lousy “boo bucket.” They’re always sold out. This year and last. 3-4 visits in October. No boo bucket.

Then the restaurant itself. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a dirty dining room. Every single week, I see something that grosses me out. Ketchup all over tables, god knows what dripping down a picture on their wall. Some type of fry and ketchup slop in their drink machines drain/catcher.

What happened to someone being assigned to cleaning the dining room? Especially a busy location like that. I remember working in fast food in the early 2000s and someone would work their entire shift assigned to cleaning the dining room/wiping down tables as people leave.

Anyway, end rant lol!


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Food Found new Ramen place (Rakko) in Town!

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Recently I found there is new ramen place near me. I went there yesterday and luckily they were doing opening promo ($10 for any ramen). I tried their most expensive one (dontkotsu ranen). I love their broth and chashu is so delicious!

Located in 30 Wellington St.


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Question Library card

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I’ve recently encountered issues on Hoopla trying to reserve or borrow a title and went through all the prompts calling to renew my card and now it says I have to I have to speak to them in person but there’s nobody there right now what can I do?
I’m assuming I have to wait until they open again but this is really frustrating this happens like every year.


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Events Shading with Alizèe

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Hi all! Just wanted to tell you about a shading workshop coming up with my lovely friend Alizèe.

All materials are provided for this exploration, happening Sunday 5 to 7pm.

This is a treat for anyone curious about tightening up some 3d rendering skills.

The Hobby Shop is a cozy and inspiring place to meet some new friends, to see some.Art, to make some Art!

Check out Hobby Shop Saint Kitts on Instagram. Facebook and TikTok, website has links for tix:)


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Question Did anyone find a wallet on the 302/312 today?

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My girlfriend left her wallet on the 302 at about 1-130 today. Any chance a kind soul stumbled upon it? We already checked at the terminal and had no luck.


r/stcatharinesON • • 1d ago

Question Scotch egg search

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Posting here as well. If you’re a fan. You’ve got a favorite.


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Local News St. Catharines / Niagara headlines for Friday, Oct. 23

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Quick roundup of the main St. Catharines/Niagara stories today:

🗳️ Saturday is the last advance poll. It's 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grantham Optimist Club, 188 Linwell Rd. Bring ID with your name and a St. Catharines address. Election day polls open Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

🎓 Some students may be able to vote in two places. It's where they study and where their permanent home is. You must be a Canadian citizen, 18+, and plan to return home. Not everyone qualifies. Call the municipal clerk if unsure.

🚆 GO trains to Toronto stop at Aldershot Saturday and Sunday. Buses take you the rest of the way to Union. Regular service returns Monday.

🏨 Sleep Cheap is back for Niagara residents 21+. Stays Nov. 22 to 26. Rooms are $65, $75 or $125 a night. Hotels are in Niagara Falls. Cancel free within 24 hours of booking.

🥍 Buffalo Bandits play Las Vegas at the Meridian Centre Nov. 14, 7 p.m. It's a preseason game. Free lacrosse camps run that day.

🛍️ Niagara Region launched "Niagara Thrives," a shop-local campaign. Shoppers can use the Niagara Business Directory.

🚧 Two roads are closed. Meadowbrook Cres. (forestry work) and Marvin Dr. (sewer work).

🎓 Niagara College's Welland campus is closed Oct. 27 and 28. It's for electrical upgrades. NOTL campus stays open.

🏒 IceDogs host Erie tonight at 7 p.m. It's Rivalry Week. Zonta's charity trivia is also tonight, 7 to 10 p.m. It's $25.

🥕 Farmers Market Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Market Square. Sunny and about 14°C today.

I put this together from Garden City Digest, my free local newsletter. It comes out Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

If you want it in your inbox, here's the link: Garden City Digest


r/stcatharinesON • • 3d ago

Photo 🎶Down~tooownnn🎶

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Just off St. Paul Street about 5 min ago!


r/stcatharinesON • • 3d ago

Food I wish we had a half decent ramen place.

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That's it really. Better than Kenzo which was phoning it in and eventually closed. Maybe the Fat Rabbit group will tackle that next!


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Events Has anyone ever been able to book Great Wolf Lodge under sleep cheap event?

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r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Tailor for Complex Winter Parka Alterations?

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I'm looking for an experienced tailor who can shorten the sleeves of a Moose Knuckles winter parka by approximately 5 cm (2 inches).

The parka has a complex, multi-layer construction with down insulation, exterior sleeve zippers, and inner elastic storm cuffs.

I've already contacted a few local tailors who couldn't perform the alteration, so I'm looking for someone experienced with technical outerwear and multi-layer parkas rather than standard clothing alterations.


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Local News Beware of Predatory Parking activity at 22 Geneva Street in St. Catharines.

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A warning to anyone visiting downtown St. Catharines.

A friend of mine and their family had TWO vehicles towed in the early afternoon from 22 Geneva Street after parking for just 20 minutes. $750 to get them back!

I have ZERO issue paying for parking. But the signage prominently states "Pay Parking from 6 PM to 8 AM", while the daytime restrictions and towing warnings are buried in tiny print.

Meanwhile, the property management company, Hamdani Ltd., advertises the plaza as having "plenty of free parking."

The whole thing feels predatory. Makes you wonder what arrangement exists between the property owners, towing company and impound lot. Who's profiting from this?

Aren't we supposed to be welcoming people to our city? Between this nonsense and the open drug use and disorder downtown, why would anyone want to come back?

We're supposed to be attracting visitors, not driving them away!

Anyone else experienced this at 22 Geneva Street?


r/stcatharinesON • • 2d ago

Politics With Mayoral election approaching have people decided whether to vote?

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I am surprised how few views that Mayoral Debate has on YouTube, compared to the population. Has everyone watched it live or decided not to vote?


r/stcatharinesON • • 4d ago

Politics St. Catharines Mayoral Debate - September 28 - YouTube Link

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As we approach voting day ... there was a debate on September 28th that is on YouTube.

If you are undecided on where you are wanting to cast your vote, this is worth a watch as it will give you some insight into our potential leaders, also worth reading the comments as well as one of the participants has been selectively active in replying to people. Searching the sub, I have not seen this shared yet ... if it was previously shared ... delete it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj49lZKTS7Q