Another clip from the wonderful conversation I had with @heatherfraserart on The Heather Report. We talk about my vision for downtown STC and my thoughts on what the core issue is that has made downtown not as welcoming as it once used to be.
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #stcatharines #downtownSTC
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #stcatharines #downtownSTC
October 17, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Another clip from the wonderful conversation I had with @heatherfraserart on The Heather Report. We talk about my vision for downtown STC and my thoughts on what the core issue is that has made downtown not as welcoming as it once used to be.
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #stcatharines #downtownSTC
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #stcatharines #downtownSTC
Your intrepid #artcriticfromhell as captured by fine artist Chris Alic tonight.
We were working out some details about her upcoming show in Niagara Falls in 2025.
'The rain falls hard on a humdrum town | This town has dragged you down'
#DowntownSTC #NorthWelland #NorthWellandBlues
We were working out some details about her upcoming show in Niagara Falls in 2025.
'The rain falls hard on a humdrum town | This town has dragged you down'
#DowntownSTC #NorthWelland #NorthWellandBlues
November 23, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Your intrepid #artcriticfromhell as captured by fine artist Chris Alic tonight.
We were working out some details about her upcoming show in Niagara Falls in 2025.
'The rain falls hard on a humdrum town | This town has dragged you down'
#DowntownSTC #NorthWelland #NorthWellandBlues
We were working out some details about her upcoming show in Niagara Falls in 2025.
'The rain falls hard on a humdrum town | This town has dragged you down'
#DowntownSTC #NorthWelland #NorthWellandBlues
Explore all our spots at MyDowntown.ca/Discover-Downtown and make the most of your day off.
📸: Trust Beer Bar
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #ShopLocal #PatioSeason
📸: Trust Beer Bar
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #ShopLocal #PatioSeason
Discover Downtown - St. Catharines Downtown Association
The city centre is where St. Catharines comes to spend time and to spend local. Head to the city’s premiere performing arts and entertainment venues, along with 100+ shops and services and over 60 res...
MyDowntown.ca
June 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Explore all our spots at MyDowntown.ca/Discover-Downtown and make the most of your day off.
📸: Trust Beer Bar
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #ShopLocal #PatioSeason
📸: Trust Beer Bar
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #ShopLocal #PatioSeason
📸: St. Catharines Library
🗂️ Info: St. Catharines Museum
#ThrowbackSTC #MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #StCatharinesHistory #LoveSTC #NiagaraHistory
🗂️ Info: St. Catharines Museum
#ThrowbackSTC #MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #StCatharinesHistory #LoveSTC #NiagaraHistory
June 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📸: St. Catharines Library
🗂️ Info: St. Catharines Museum
#ThrowbackSTC #MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #StCatharinesHistory #LoveSTC #NiagaraHistory
🗂️ Info: St. Catharines Museum
#ThrowbackSTC #MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #StCatharinesHistory #LoveSTC #NiagaraHistory
Need to cool off? The City of St. Catharines has designated Cooling Centres available during heat advisories — including the Central Library (54 Church St.) right here Downtown.
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine! 🌿💦
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #SupportLocal #StayCoolSTC
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine! 🌿💦
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #SupportLocal #StayCoolSTC
June 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Need to cool off? The City of St. Catharines has designated Cooling Centres available during heat advisories — including the Central Library (54 Church St.) right here Downtown.
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine! 🌿💦
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #SupportLocal #StayCoolSTC
Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the sunshine! 🌿💦
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #LoveSTC #SupportLocal #StayCoolSTC
Whether you’re a musician, dancer, comedian, or any kind of live act, we’re looking for performers to help bring Downtown to life at upcoming events and festivals.
Learn more and apply at MyDowntown.ca/GetInvolved ✨
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #SupportLocalTalent #StCatharinesEvents #LoveSTC
Learn more and apply at MyDowntown.ca/GetInvolved ✨
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #SupportLocalTalent #StCatharinesEvents #LoveSTC
Get Involved! - St. Catharines Downtown Association
There’s nothing like the energy of Downtown St. Catharines during an event! The music, the crowds, the excitement in the air! Whether you’re a business looking to showcase your brand, a local artisan ...
MyDowntown.ca
June 17, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Whether you’re a musician, dancer, comedian, or any kind of live act, we’re looking for performers to help bring Downtown to life at upcoming events and festivals.
Learn more and apply at MyDowntown.ca/GetInvolved ✨
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #SupportLocalTalent #StCatharinesEvents #LoveSTC
Learn more and apply at MyDowntown.ca/GetInvolved ✨
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #SupportLocalTalent #StCatharinesEvents #LoveSTC
📅 Thursday, May 1
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (speeches at 4:15)
📍 Front Lobby – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🥂 Light refreshments served
Swing by to share a memory, raise a glass, and wish Rachel all the best on her next adventure!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #CommunityLeadership #ThankYouRachel #BIAProud
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (speeches at 4:15)
📍 Front Lobby – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🥂 Light refreshments served
Swing by to share a memory, raise a glass, and wish Rachel all the best on her next adventure!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #CommunityLeadership #ThankYouRachel #BIAProud
April 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
📅 Thursday, May 1
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (speeches at 4:15)
📍 Front Lobby – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🥂 Light refreshments served
Swing by to share a memory, raise a glass, and wish Rachel all the best on her next adventure!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #CommunityLeadership #ThankYouRachel #BIAProud
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM (speeches at 4:15)
📍 Front Lobby – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🥂 Light refreshments served
Swing by to share a memory, raise a glass, and wish Rachel all the best on her next adventure!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #CommunityLeadership #ThankYouRachel #BIAProud
#DidYouKnow this iconic pizzeria started in LA and even made an appearance at the 2014 Oscars when Ellen ordered it live during the show? Now that’s pizza with star power. 🌟
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
April 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#DidYouKnow this iconic pizzeria started in LA and even made an appearance at the 2014 Oscars when Ellen ordered it live during the show? Now that’s pizza with star power. 🌟
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Construction cones can’t stop good vibes! Even though some sidewalks are getting a little TLC, our Downtown businesses are still open and ready to welcome you.
Your favourite spots are just a few extra steps away.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #ShopLocal
Your favourite spots are just a few extra steps away.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #ShopLocal
April 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Construction cones can’t stop good vibes! Even though some sidewalks are getting a little TLC, our Downtown businesses are still open and ready to welcome you.
Your favourite spots are just a few extra steps away.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #ShopLocal
Your favourite spots are just a few extra steps away.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #ShopLocal
Conveniently located near major transit routes, HQ is the perfect spot to work, connect, and grow—all while enjoying the charm of “The Garden City.” 🌿
Book your office time at HQ.com!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Book your office time at HQ.com!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Offices & Workplace Solutions | HQ
Designed for productivity. HQ enables you to focus, without interruption, on growing your business and getting important work done.
HQ.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Conveniently located near major transit routes, HQ is the perfect spot to work, connect, and grow—all while enjoying the charm of “The Garden City.” 🌿
Book your office time at HQ.com!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Book your office time at HQ.com!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Check out the full article below and see why chefs are choosing St. Catharines as their home base.
www.thestar.com/life/travel/...
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #NiagaraFood
www.thestar.com/life/travel/...
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #NiagaraFood
Ontario’s next culinary hot spot? As a Toronto food writer, I’m making the case for St. Catharines
Chefs with distinguished resumés have set up in St. Catharines, drawn by the city’s up-and-coming energy
www.thestar.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Check out the full article below and see why chefs are choosing St. Catharines as their home base.
www.thestar.com/life/travel/...
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #NiagaraFood
www.thestar.com/life/travel/...
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #NiagaraFood
They accept donations, offer 25% off your next purchase when you donate, and have a loyalty card to reward your thrifting adventures.
Stop by and discover feel-good treasures while supporting a local family business!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Stop by and discover feel-good treasures while supporting a local family business!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
March 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
They accept donations, offer 25% off your next purchase when you donate, and have a loyalty card to reward your thrifting adventures.
Stop by and discover feel-good treasures while supporting a local family business!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Stop by and discover feel-good treasures while supporting a local family business!
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Big weekend ahead in Downtown St. Catharines! 🎉 From live music to magical markets, there’s something for everyone.
Check out all the events at MyDowntown.ca/events
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #MyDowntownWeekend
Check out all the events at MyDowntown.ca/events
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #MyDowntownWeekend
March 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Big weekend ahead in Downtown St. Catharines! 🎉 From live music to magical markets, there’s something for everyone.
Check out all the events at MyDowntown.ca/events
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #MyDowntownWeekend
Check out all the events at MyDowntown.ca/events
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #MyDowntownWeekend
Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸
Soon, the garden beds Downtown will be bursting with blooms—bringing even more beauty to your strolls through the city.
What are you most excited for this season?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #HelloSpring
Soon, the garden beds Downtown will be bursting with blooms—bringing even more beauty to your strolls through the city.
What are you most excited for this season?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #HelloSpring
March 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸
Soon, the garden beds Downtown will be bursting with blooms—bringing even more beauty to your strolls through the city.
What are you most excited for this season?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #HelloSpring
Soon, the garden beds Downtown will be bursting with blooms—bringing even more beauty to your strolls through the city.
What are you most excited for this season?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #HelloSpring
Welcome Blush & Co. to Downtown St. Catharines! 💐✨ Located at 23 Ontario Street, Blush & Co. specializes in luxury wedding planning, design, and florals—bringing elegance and a love for Niagara to every celebration.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
March 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Welcome Blush & Co. to Downtown St. Catharines! 💐✨ Located at 23 Ontario Street, Blush & Co. specializes in luxury wedding planning, design, and florals—bringing elegance and a love for Niagara to every celebration.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Good morning, Downtown! ☀️ The streets are waking up, the coffee’s brewing, and there’s always something to explore. What’s on your Downtown to-do list today?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
March 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Good morning, Downtown! ☀️ The streets are waking up, the coffee’s brewing, and there’s always something to explore. What’s on your Downtown to-do list today?
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
🎨✨ Arts & Culture Highlight: Rodman Art Institute of Niagara
RAiN brings dynamic exhibitions, events & education programs, building on Rodman Hall’s legacy. With 1,000+ artworks, it’s shaping the future of Niagara’s art scene—by artists, for artists.
📍 104 St. Paul St.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
RAiN brings dynamic exhibitions, events & education programs, building on Rodman Hall’s legacy. With 1,000+ artworks, it’s shaping the future of Niagara’s art scene—by artists, for artists.
📍 104 St. Paul St.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
February 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎨✨ Arts & Culture Highlight: Rodman Art Institute of Niagara
RAiN brings dynamic exhibitions, events & education programs, building on Rodman Hall’s legacy. With 1,000+ artworks, it’s shaping the future of Niagara’s art scene—by artists, for artists.
📍 104 St. Paul St.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
RAiN brings dynamic exhibitions, events & education programs, building on Rodman Hall’s legacy. With 1,000+ artworks, it’s shaping the future of Niagara’s art scene—by artists, for artists.
📍 104 St. Paul St.
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC
Future Black Female is surveying Black women (15+) in Canada on career and economic needs.
It's anonymous, takes ~30 min, and helps amplify Black voices in education & employment.
📲 SurveyMonkey.com/r/BBSG5CS
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #FutureBlackFemale
It's anonymous, takes ~30 min, and helps amplify Black voices in education & employment.
📲 SurveyMonkey.com/r/BBSG5CS
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #FutureBlackFemale
February 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Future Black Female is surveying Black women (15+) in Canada on career and economic needs.
It's anonymous, takes ~30 min, and helps amplify Black voices in education & employment.
📲 SurveyMonkey.com/r/BBSG5CS
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #FutureBlackFemale
It's anonymous, takes ~30 min, and helps amplify Black voices in education & employment.
📲 SurveyMonkey.com/r/BBSG5CS
#MyDowntown #DowntownSTC #FutureBlackFemale
Day 21: Met this sweet doggie in line at Sugar + Butter this morning. She and I have the same hair. 🩶🤍🩶🤍
The owners, Sarah & Chris, were kind enough to have a chat with me over their delicious coffee (supplied local coffee roaster Arrowhead Coffee). ☕
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #downtownstc
The owners, Sarah & Chris, were kind enough to have a chat with me over their delicious coffee (supplied local coffee roaster Arrowhead Coffee). ☕
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #downtownstc
May 21, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Day 21: Met this sweet doggie in line at Sugar + Butter this morning. She and I have the same hair. 🩶🤍🩶🤍
The owners, Sarah & Chris, were kind enough to have a chat with me over their delicious coffee (supplied local coffee roaster Arrowhead Coffee). ☕
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #downtownstc
The owners, Sarah & Chris, were kind enough to have a chat with me over their delicious coffee (supplied local coffee roaster Arrowhead Coffee). ☕
#amz4stc #voteAMZ #ourhomestc #downtownstc