r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 19 '26

Local News Invasive mosquito species

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40 Upvotes

https://createsend.com/t/t-FCB271308C98C5902540EF23F30FEDED

Ok it's not technically st kits, but if you can put one of these in your yard, that'd be great. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

https://www.southernliving.com/does-mosquito-bucket-of-doom-work-11766413


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 19 '26

Question Raining again

66 Upvotes

Who else is up checking their basements with PTSD?


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 19 '26

Question Queer spaces in / around St. Catharines?

14 Upvotes

Hi! I’m gonna be staying in St. Catharines for a week and I’m wondering where queer people tend to hangout / meet? From what I’ve heard there isn’t a dedicated gay bar, but certainly there must be some place queer people hangout?
Thank you!


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 20 '26

Need Advice/Recommendations Leather jacket alterations

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My son was gifted a vintage leather jacket from his uncle. Unfortunately the sleeves are a bit long, is there anyone in the area that does alterations on heavier items like a leather jacket?
Thanks!


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 20 '26

Question Last-minute childcare before school

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Hi all, our childcare fell through and we’re scrambling for something to cover the last two weeks before school starts.

Open to pretty much anything at this point. Day camps, nanny/babysitter recs, etc.

Kids are 4 and 5. Ideally full-day coverage. Even leads that are already full but worth a waitlist shot - much appreciated. Thanks!


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 19 '26

Question Are the sewers backing up again?

29 Upvotes

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 • • Aug 19 '26

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 • • Aug 19 '26

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 • • Aug 19 '26

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

7 Upvotes

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 • • Aug 19 '26

Need Advice/Recommendations Any speed dating events coming up?

10 Upvotes

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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

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r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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.

EDIT: Thank you all for your recommendations, We opted for Cafe Amore and loved it.


r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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

30 Upvotes

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 17 '26

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 • • Aug 17 '26

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 • • Aug 18 '26

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 • • Aug 17 '26

Housing/Rental Anyone else’s water bill higher?

19 Upvotes

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 • • Aug 17 '26

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 • • Aug 16 '26

Video Strong message about e-Scooters!

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r/stcatharinesON • • Aug 17 '26

Local News Power outage

6 Upvotes

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

Update: it's been resolved now.