Ontario Returns Niagara to Grey-Lockdown on February 16
February 12, 2021: Today, the Ontario provincial government announced that the Niagara Region will be in Grey-Lockdown as of 12:01am […]
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SCDA Membership Forum
Proposed summer pedestrian zones downtown Please join the Downtown Association along with Mayor Sendzik and City Staff to discuss options […]
Read MoreProvince Issues Stay-at-Home Order
Jan. 12, 2021: The Province of Ontario has declared a Second Provincial Emergency and has issued a stay-at-home order, and […]
Read MoreDowntown Association welcomes six new board members
St. Catharines Standard (Jan. 5, 2021): Further change is on the horizon for the St. Catharines Downtown Association after six […]
Read MoreOntario-wide shutdown begins December 26
Dec. 21, 2020: Today, the Ontario government has announced that there is a province-wide shutdown starting at 12:01 a.m. on […]
Read MoreNiagara Moves into Level Red-Control on December 21
The Ontario government has announced that it is moving the Niagara Region, including St. Catharines, to Level Red-Control at 12:01am on Monday, December 21, […]
Read MoreFree Afternoon Parking starts December 7
Free afternoon parking in Downtown St. Catharines begins December 7, 2020. Enjoy 3 hours of free parking at Downtown St. […]
Read MoreRoad Closures for Holiday Square Event
Local residents are being invited to visit Holiday Square at 201 St. Paul Street (at James Street) on Saturday November 28 and Sunday […]
Read MoreNiagara moves into Orange “Restrict” Level on November 16
The Niagara Region moves into Orange “Restrict” Level on Monday November 16, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open#orange
Read MoreOntario Moves St. Catharines & Niagara Region to Level Yellow-Protect
Effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, November 7, the Ontario government is moving Niagara Region, including St. Catharines, to level Yellow-Protect as […]
Read MoreSt. Paul Street Reopens This Weekend
With the cooler fall weather upon us, and in consultation with our membership we will be pausing the weekend road closures, […]
Read MoreOctober 2020 Business Announcements / Newsletter
Read our October 2020 Newsletter for news about downtown weekend road closures, events including Culture Days, Pumpkinville and virtual events from the […]
Read MoreCall for Nominations: SCDA Board of Management
MEDIA RELEASE: The St. Catharines Downtown Association is pleased to announce a new interim Chairperson, effective immediately. Brian Gasbarini, owner […]
Read MoreSeptember 2020 Business Announcements / Newsletter
Read our September 2020 Newsletter for news about downtown weekend road closures, events including Niagara Grape & Wine Festival’s Meridian […]
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Ultimate Patio Weekend Getaway
Downtown St. Catharines is the ultimate patio weekend getaway, according to blogTO. “Definitely a hidden gem!” A segment of St. Paul […]
Read MorePublic Meeting – August 11, 2020
We will be holding a public meeting for the St. Catharines Downtown Association business membership on Tuesday August 11, 2020 […]
Read MoreSt. Catharines moves to Stage Three on July 24, 2020
Niagara, including St. Catharines, will move to Stage Three of Ontario’s reopening this Friday July 24. Restaurants will be able […]
Read MoreYou could WIN A PRIZE in The Downtown St.Catharines Gift Box Giveaway
You could win a prize in the Downtown St. Catharines Gift Box Giveaway! Stay tuned for news about our final […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Downtown Businesses
Please visit the following websites for up-to-date information on resources for downtown businesses. Niagara Region: Reopening Your Business during COVID-19 […]
Read MoreOntario’s first stage of reopening begins May 19
The Ontario government announced today the retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to […]
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