Hi Alicia, It is great that St. Catharines has a new Film Theatre downtown at the PAC. The last Theatre […]
Diana Sweets Community Reunion
When people from St. Catharines recall Diana Sweets, they often talk about a certain feeling about the place. It felt […]
Books and Brews: Chapter One
The first meeting of our new “Books and Brews” book club was held this past Tuesday, July 19. Not only […]
Know Your Neighbours – Dr. Heime Geffen
Dr. Heime Geffen was born in South Africa on August 3, 1930. He studied medicine at the University of the […]
A Farmer’s Life: Farm Work
Frederick Thomas Lailey, the son of William H. Lailey came from Winona to farm in Grantham Township (now St. […]
Ask Alicia – St. Catharines Horse Show
Dear Alicia, Can you tell me anything about the horse show that used to be held in St. Catharines? John […]
Know Your Neighbours – John Kretz
John Kretz was born in Merritton on December 7th, 1928, the second youngest of 17 children in a rather […]
Know Your Neighbours – Harry J. Carmichael
Harry John Carmichael was born in the United States on September, 19th, 1891 to Canadian parents. He was an outstanding baseball […]
A Farmer’s Life
Frederick Lailey’s Diary Frederick Thomas Lailey, the son of William H. Lailey came from Winona to farm in Grantham Township […]
Know Your Neighbours – Oliver Phelps Esq.
Oliver Phelps was born December 12, 1779 in Simsbury, Harford, Connecticut. He married Abigail St. John on January 16, 1800. […]
Know Your Neighbours – Charles Complin
Charles Douglas Complin was born the son of Montague Russell Complin (d.1955) and Sophia Anne Milner Slack De Cou […]
Ask Alicia – Drive-in Movie Theatres
Dear Alicia, The good weather is finally here! One of my favourite things to do in the summer is go […]
Know Your Neighbouts – Pte. George Hibben
Institution: CEF Canadian Survey Section George Hibben was born on December 30, 1895 in Dartford, Kent, England. Prior to his […]
Know Your Neighbours -Charles Daley
Charles “Tod” Daley was born to James and Agnes Daley on July 27, 1890 in St. Catharines as the oldest […]
Ask Alicia – St. Catharines Standard
Hi Alicia, There are many beautiful historic buildings in downtown St. Catharines. A good example is the former St. […]
The Fenian Raids: St. Catharines Connections
In honour of the 150th anniversary of the Fenian Raids and the Battle of Ridgeway, we’re taking a closer look at these relatively […]
Know Your Neighbours – Prynce Nesbitt
Prynce Nesbitt was born in Merritton in 1908 and was named after a dog his mother once owned and loved. […]
Know Your Neighbours – Dr. Lucius Oille
Dr. Lucius Oille was born in 1830 and was one of St. Catharines most prominent citizens. He served as a […]
Ask Alicia – Canada Hair Cloth Co.
Hi Alicia, I’m fairly new to St.Catharines and since I work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, I thought I’d […]
Know Your Neighbours – Honourable Harry Peter Cavers
Harry P. Cavers was born in St. Catharines, the son of Harry A. and Laura Mabel Cavers on December 27th, […]
Inspiring Hockey History
Our awesome Niagara Ice Dogs (we’re super proud) Ontario Hockey League team went all the way to the OHL Memorial […]
Know Your Neighbours – Dr. Theophilus Mack
Theophilus Mack immigrated to Canada in 1832 with his parents. His father had been a minister of the Church of […]
The Women’s Institute
The Women’s Institute (WI) is an organization most often associated with the UK, but as I recently (and very patriotically) explained […]
Know Your Neighbours – Lieutenant Thomas Moor Benson
Thomas Moore Benson was born in Port Hope, Ontario on November 25th, 1833, son of Thomas Benson (1804-1857) and Alicia […]
Know Your Neighbours – Robert Stanley Kemp Welch O.C., Q.C., LL.D., O.St.J., O.L.J.
Robert Stanley Kemp Welch was born in St. Catharines on July 13th, 1928 at the General Hospital to parents Bob […]
Ask Alicia – Giraffe Jargon
Dear Alicia, Ever since I was child I can remember seeing a large metal giraffe outside of a building by […]
Know Your Neighbours – James S. Smiley
James S. Smiley was born in Port Dalhousie on September 19th, 1884. His father had operated a boat works and […]
Know Your Neighbours – Sydney George Chambers
Sydney George Chambers, a man from Toronto who had only been living and working in St. Catharines for 7 months […]
The Women’s Literary Club
Book clubs and reading groups seem to be everywhere these days – in-person and online, at a local library or […]
Ask Alicia – Curious about 211 Queenston Street
Dear Alicia, I am interested in learning more about the property at the corner of Queenston and Eastchester Streets in […]
Know Your Neighbours – Albert Adams
Albert came to Canada in 1909 from Scotland where he had been a gardener. Albert began working for the florist […]
St. Catharines Museum + In the Soil Festival
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is happy to be a participant in this year’s In the Soil […]
Know Your Neighbours – Alexander Muir – Muir Bros.
Alexander Muir was born on April 26, 1819 on a farm near the town of Stevenston, Ayrshire in Scotland. He […]
Ask Alicia – 321 St. Paul Street
Dear Alicia, The building at 321 St. Paul Street is so beautiful and unique. It really stands out but I […]
Know Your Neighbours – Charles and Edith Annie Draysey
Charles Henry Draysey was born in Bethnal Green, London England to Charles Frederick Draysey (1862-1929) and Susannah Lineman (1964-1953) in […]
Know Your Neighbours – Richard B. Wright
Author of 13 published novels and 2 children’s books. Richard B. Wright was born in Midland, Ontario on March 4, […]
Ask Alicia – Why Is That Flag There?
Dear Alicia, Why is there a flag pole on the small grassy area across from the old Delta Bingo on Queenston […]
Know Your Neighbours – Lachlan Ebenezer McKinnon
Lachlan Ebenezer McKinnon was born on September 19th, 1854 in Owen Sound, Ontario to parents John and Elizabeth McKinnon. John […]
Isabella Frampton Hawken: The Original #Girlboss
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re profiling Isabella Frampton Hawken, a trailblazing businesswoman who is featured in the St. […]
Know Your Neighbours – Mary Helen McKean Malcolmson
Mary Helen McKean Malcolmson was born in Ireland in 1864. She immigrated to Ontario with her family where they settled […]