Events for July 2010.
Home Dedication #31!
Habitat for Humanity Niagara dedicated its 31st home to Ms. Ledi Welo in a key-turning ceremony on May 25, 2010. Construction began in September 2009; since then the new homeowner ...more
Jack Astor's Bartender Competition
On a hot and hazy day in May, Jack Astor’s hosted their annual charity bartender competition. All proceeds from the event were donated to St. Catharine’s/Thorold Big Brothers B...more
Charity Garage Sale
The Heatherwood residents and staff hosted their annual Charity Garage Sale on May 29th. With many items to choose from, there was something for everyone. After browsing through al...more
Cases For The Cause
The community joined forces with the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 12R24 and The Beer Store to help find a cure for Leukemia, the number one disease killer of child...more
Hope for a Brighter Day Cancer Fundraiser
The Hope for a Brighter Day Cancer Fundraiser was a day full of compassion and support. I met Chelsea, a young 10-year-old girl that has a goal to raise $10,000 in 4 years. To date...more
Runners' Edge Spring Pub Run
The Runners' Edge Pub Run has become a bi-annual tradition. At the end of each spring and fall running clinic, members of the Runners' Edge Track Club plan their slowest run of the...more
Seniors Day
The annual Seniors Day event, held May 31st at the CAW Hall, was a huge success. This was a special day for and about seniors. One hundred exhibitors participated, offering various...more
Wigs for Kids
On May 31st, Bryn and Tywyn Loewen and PTA member Debbie Dobrowolski had their locks of hair cut during a fun assembly at Memorial Public School. Daniel, a stylist from Picasso's S...more
Business After Five
On June 1st Professional Carpet Systems hosted the St. Catharines Thorold Chamber of Commerce Business after Five event. Seventy Chamber members and guests had a great evening enjo...more
Grand Opening of Merten Financial
Merten Financial Inc. officially opened its doors on June 2nd with the mayor, family and friends congratulating Siggi Merten on his new endeavor. Merten Financial is located at 100...more
65th Annual Secondary Schools Regatta
The weekend of June 4th to 6th saw over 2,500 high school students on Henley Island competing at the 65th Annual Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association (CSSRA) Championships...more
Ontario Celebrates Tourism Week
The Ontario Tourism Board kicked off the summer vacation season during this years' Tourism Week (June 7-13th). A national awareness week that highlighted the value of tourism. Resi...more
Word on the Street
Each month we hit the streets of St. Catharines and ask a question that gets people thinking. This month we asked "What is the first thing you would buy if you won the lottery?"...more
Decoration Day In St. Catharines
The Legion branches in St. Catharines are regularly involved in the organizing of special events to honor and pay tribute to members of our armed forces, both past and present and ...more
Girl Guide Advancement and Badge Ceremony
On June 8th St. Alfred School hosted a year-end awards and advancement ceremony for Sparks, Brownies and Girl Guides. One of the leaders, Brunetta, received the Centenary Award for...more
TD Canada Trust Celebrates 50th Anniversary
2010 is a very special year for the staff and customers of TD Canada Trust on Glendale Avenue. This year marks the 50th anniversary of service at that same address. The special occ...more
Summer Company Launch Party
Each summer the St Catharines and Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centres run a student program called Summer Company on behalf of the provincial Ministry of Economic Devel...more
Alexandra Centennial Celebration
Alexandra Public School has served our community for 100 years! The school council, staff and students were most welcoming to reunion guests at the Wine and Cheese Open House on Ju...more
Camaro lovers hit Thorold
The 22nd Annual Ontario Camaro Nationals were held on June 12th at the Four Points Sheraton. More than 140 awards were given out in 30 different classes, which had first, second, a...more
Carstar Soaps it up for Cystic Fibrosis
Carstar locations across Canada participated in the 7th Annual National Carwash in support of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on June 12th. For $5 you could get your car wa...more
