Every year our Tree of Giving campaign helps families enjoy the holiday season, with 2026 marking our 29^th year. Together our community has donated hundreds of toys and gift cards to deserving children. Now, more than ever we urge you to step in and help by providing a gift this year. No child should have to go without the joy of a surprise toy or gift over the holidays.

The community can drop off a new, unwrapped gift or gift card in support of Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold, at City facilities until December 13. Donation bins will once again be set up at City facilities to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys or gift cards (which are preferred as they are more inclusive).

Every donation helps!

Help give children and youth a holiday filled with warmth, friendship and memories.

A traditional holiday celebration is about sharing a meal, laughing with friends and feeling a sense of belonging. Through BGC Niagara’s annual Holiday Toy Drive, you can help create that experience for children and youth across Niagara.

Your generosity brings our Children’s Holiday Celebration to life. Children will gather at each of our three main BGC Clubs for a warm, cooked turkey dinner, enjoy fun with friends and choose a gift to take home. They’ll leave with a full belly, a special gift and happy memories to carry with them.

Every donation helps make this celebration possible.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

The Grimsby Historical Society invites the community to attend the speaker series on Thursday November 12 as they present Sarah Farr - Storyteller/Writer/Researcher as she presents "Evelyn Dick: Did She or Didn't She?".

Sarah's talk is an exploration of the trials of both the murder of Evelyn's husband, John Dick, and the manslaughter conviction in connection with the death of her newborn, Peter David White. Could her claims of gangster involvement be true, or was someone closer connected?

Sarah Farr grew up in East Anglia, UK, and moved to Australia in her twenties. While living in Sydney, she worked for News Corp. After moving to Hamilton, Ontario in 2005, Sarah became avidly engaged in the city's history - in particular the story of Evelyn Dick.  Not satisfied with the story told in previously published works, she set off on a mission to discover the lesser-known tales of Mrs. Evelyn Dick