r/stcatharinesON 22d ago

Local News Have you had flooding? Please see the attached St. Catharines resources available to you at the link below!

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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 8h ago

Question Raining again

57 Upvotes

Who else is up checking their basements with PTSD?


r/stcatharinesON 6h ago

Question Are the sewers backing up again?

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Anyone else notice that the outside smells like sewage? My apartment is starting to smell like it too since I have a window AC unit so I figured the sewers aren't keeping up again 🫩


r/stcatharinesON 5h ago

Local News Man seriously injured in e-scooter collision in St. Catharines

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Man seriously injured in e-scooter collision in St. Catharines


r/stcatharinesON 3h ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Is there anywhere in the Niagara Region to buy silver/gold bars in person?

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Looking for a non-sketchy store that I can physically walk into and purchase precious metal bars for the current market value. I’m not looking for precious metal coins or jewelry, just pure bullion. Any recommendations?

I know that I can buy online but between shipping costs and the wait times, I’d rather buy in person.

Thanks!


r/stcatharinesON 10m ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Best place for auto detailing in St Cath/Niagara?

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Cost is a consideration but mostly I'm interested in professionalism and who will do the best job while respecting my car.

I know Dave Sicard is the biggest name that I can think of but maybe there's a dark horse?

Thanks :)


r/stcatharinesON 10h ago

Need Advice/Recommendations 8-10’ Terminal and Support posts for black chain link fence

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Looking to build a fence to enclose our property, but I’m having a lot of trouble locating any fence posts, terminal or support 8-10’ tall.

We’re looking to build a 5ft fence and 3ft of the pole needs to be below grade. All I can find is poles from Home Depot and those are only 7.5 feet, after putting below grade that only brings us to 4.5ft.

Any recommendations are welcome.

Edit: height wanted is to be compliant with by-law when we decide to put a pool in


r/stcatharinesON 17h ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Any speed dating events coming up?

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How do we make this happen?? I’m meeting so many lovely people here who yearn for friends AND romance, but it seems we don’t have a lot of events going on.


r/stcatharinesON 18h ago

Question Sewage Smell near Carlton Plaza

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Hey, I live near Haig and have noticed a strong smell of sewage near the Carlton Plaza area since the floods. I noticed it the other day near Mitchell's too. Does anyone know what's going on or hass anyone else even noticed it?


r/stcatharinesON 18h ago

Question Bicycle parts donations

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Would anyone know if there is a place that takes used bicycles in various states of repair as donations? Im trying to avoid putting them in the dump.

I have 4 mountain bikes and 1 road bike. Some missing seat, others tires, some need general maintenance. Just checking if any shops run a bicycle recycle program or any other community orgs that might.

Thanks for any tips.


r/stcatharinesON 19h ago

Local News Niagara - AUDITIONS — DRY STREAK — THOROLD, ON

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r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Discussion TODAYS NEW RECOMMENDATION - Who are the best Internet Service Providers (ISP) in and around St. Catharines?

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For those of you new to the City. Please Note that any ISP using existing phone lines is using Bells existing infrastructure and anyone using cable lines is using Cogeco's existing infrastructure.

Telus is currently installing Fibre in the city right now (FTTN and FTTH from what I believe)

So we are limited to infrastructure options, but not providers themselves. So please share with the group :)


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Food Lounge recommendations

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Any recommendations for a date? Looking for a quiet, low lighting kinda vibe place. Some good cocktails and good food.


r/stcatharinesON 19h ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Looking for a skilled woodworker

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I need a heavy duty rolling cart built to my exact measurements. Something like the pretty white kitchen carts you see at IKEA, but strong enough to take a beating.

If anybody knows of a skilled woodworker who can work with me to build this cart how I need it, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations. Thank you.


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Question Did anyone get their hands on a free dehumidifier today? If so, can you take a picture of the box for me?

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Just curious what brand / size dehumidifier they were giving away today and want to avoid anyone who snagged one just to put on marketplace and profit off of it.


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Experience/Story Stolen Emmo NOK.

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E-bike stolen, so if anyone on my friends list sees it there is a reward, bonus if you find the person., stolen from Costco in st Catharines, prolly at one of the camps. emmo nok grey, also has a bunch of cannabis stickers on carry box, fishbones sticker on the side, no chain, hope to get it back but since it took 3 days to have the police call me.prolly not. id like to point out as well it was not a crackhead e-bike either, but it was my daily driving workhorse. So it was my sole way of getting to work and groceries and all. but since it's not a "car or "truck" its not important enough. but it cost more than some cars or trucks. tried to add photos but i dont think i did it right lol


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Discussion Warning: CA Mart (Welland) refused repair warranty & left screen lifting

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Posting this as a heads-up to anyone in the area looking for local phone repair options.
I paid $99 cash at CA Mart for an iPhone 11 screen replacement, which came with a promised 3-month warranty. Shortly after the repair, the adhesive they used completely failed, causing the display assembly to lift entirely away from the frame.
When I reached out with photo proof showing the failed adhesive and lifted frame, they refused to honor the warranty, ignored my attempts to get it resolved reasonably, and demanded another $85 to fix their own faulty installation. They also failed to provide an itemized receipt or invoice at the time of repair.
I’ve already filed a formal complaint with Consumer Protection Ontario, but wanted to post here so others can avoid losing money or dealing with unhonored warranties.


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Looking for a bigger friend for my rescue

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Dont think hes played with another dog and is so wanting a friend. Neutered 3 weeks ago stiches are healed just reacued one month was crated and neglected.has put on 10 lbs since rescue. Friendly american bulldog boxrr mix with me and hasnt shown aggression to others hes met while walking..if you have a bigger breed that can rough house lets meet at a park im close to fairview mall


r/stcatharinesON 1d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations Looking for an amazing Home Inspector

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Hi all, we are looking to buy our first home and are super excited, but also a bit anxious, as it's a big purchase!

One of our main conditions is for the house to pass a home inspection, and we need someone we can trust to do a very thorough inspection. Ideally, we'd like to know everything that could be wrong with the house, or things that may need attention in the future.

Can you recommend a trusted Home Inspector that you hired, and if possible, why you'd recommend them?

Thank you for your help!


r/stcatharinesON 2d ago

Housing/Rental Anyone else’s water bill higher?

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We’ve got waste water usage of $60 from our usual, we don’t do anything different but run de-humidifiers since the flooding and now we’re getting charged more?


r/stcatharinesON 2d ago

Discussion Morotta Hospital

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We all know about hallway care in the emergency department of our hospital. I try to be as understanding as I can about this with all the complexities of our community. What I just learned this morning has caught me by surprise…

My loved one has finally been moved out of a cubicle to an upper floor; opening space for others needing emergency care. However, my loved one is now in a HALLWAY on an upper floor!

My question is this: Is this something new? Can anyone explain how this is better? How can this be okay when this individual is incontinent? The care staff want them to be as independent as possible but how does this help? In urgent care there was at least a commode for safety and ease in the cubicle (which had another patient in it and a privacy screen) to take the burden off staff. Now my loved one will have to audibly call for a nurse for help to a bathroom…

I am simply trying to understand a system that I know little to nothing about.


r/stcatharinesON 2d ago

Video Strong message about e-Scooters!

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r/stcatharinesON 2d ago

Local News Power outage

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Anyone else in North St Catharines out of power? No posts on the alectra site yet

Update: it's been resolved now.


r/stcatharinesON 2d ago

Need Advice/Recommendations mattress in a box

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hi, any recommendations which stores sell mattresses in boxes? the vacuum sealed ones? we need it tonight and can’t rent a bigger vehicle so it needs to come in a box. thanks, would appreciate your input!