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Queer spaces in / around St. Catharines?

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!

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u/smellyfeet2003 — 16 hours ago

Are the sewers backing up again?

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 🫩

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u/Oreleth — 23 hours ago

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

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!

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u/RabidHamster105 — 20 hours ago

Best place for auto detailing in St Cath/Niagara?

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 :)

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u/Akimbo_Timbo_ — 17 hours ago
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8-10’ Terminal and Support posts for black chain link fence

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

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u/EstablishmentOk6344 — 1 day ago

Sewage Smell near Carlton Plaza

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?

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u/Nic_Eanruig — 1 day ago

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

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 :)

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u/djlittlehorse — 2 days ago

Any speed dating events coming up?

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.

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Bicycle parts donations

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.

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u/Howy_the_Howizer — 1 day ago
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[FOR HIRE] Web Designer Looking to Collaborate With Graphic Designers

Hey everyone,

I run InfaWeb, a small web design business based in Ontario. I started it this summer through Ontario’s Summer Company Program and I'm looking to connect with graphic designers who have clients needing websites.

If you handle branding, logos, or other design work but don't build websites yourself, I'd be interested in collaborating or exchanging referrals.

I build custom, mobile-friendly websites for small businesses and can work with an existing brand identity or designs you've already created.

I'm also happy to refer clients who need dedicated branding or graphic design work.

Portfolio: https://www.infawebdesign.com/

Feel free to DM me if you'd be interested in working together.

u/Particular_Truck_258 — 2 days ago

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

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.

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u/pennyforyouthoughts — 2 days ago
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Niagara - AUDITIONS — DRY STREAK — THOROLD, ON

Thorold Theatre is casting 7 actors for its fall production of Dry Streak, a wildly funny Canadian comedy by Saskatchewan playwright Leeann Minogue, directed by Wendy Cullen-Mackie.

Set during the scorching summer of 1988, Dry Streak takes audiences into the heart of a small prairie farming community where the rain has stopped, the crops are failing, and everyone has an opinion.

The Richards family has worked the same farm for generations. When son John returns home with his new girlfriend Kate, the family discovers that she is unlike anyone the town has encountered before: a punk-rock-loving, vegetarian city girl who has no particular interest in getting married.

Then, desperate for rain, Kate makes a reckless promise.

What follows is a comic collision of family expectations, small-town gossip, generational differences, personal belief and the increasingly uncomfortable realization that sometimes a private promise can become very, very public.

Dry Streak is a sharp, affectionate comedy about family, faith, farming and the pressures of small-town life — and what happens when everyone knows your business.

AUDITIONS

📅 Monday, August 24 — 7:00 PM
📅 Wednesday, August 26 — 7:00 PM
📍 Thorold 50+ Senior's Centre, 8 Carleton Street Thorold

Auditioners are asked to prepare a 3–5 minute monologue of their choice. It doesn't have to be from the play. A prepared monologue is encouraged, but not required.

You'll also be asked to tell a joke or funny story. We're looking for comic timing, personality and the ability to connect with an audience.

Callbacks: Sunday, August 30 — 7:00 PM

We're also looking for an Apprentice Director and Stage Manager.

Rehearsal Information

Initial Rehearsals are for Mon. Sept14, Wed Sept 16, Mon Sept 21, Wed Sept 23,

Mon Sept 28, Wed Sept 30, Mon Oct 5, Wed Oct 7. 

📩 RSVP / Questions: wendella3@gmail.com

Come audition. Come have some fun. Come be part of Thorold Theatre's 40th anniversary season.

THOROLD THEATRE
Building on Tradition. Acting on the Future.

u/Bert_Fegg — 1 day ago
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Are these areas safe? Esp night commutes

Hey! incoming student who isn't a local, and would love your honest thoughts on safety, general vibe, and if it's okay to walk around here at night:

699 Niagara St

109 Niagara St

21 Seventh St

585 / 595 King St

Any advice on which to pick or completely avoid would be amazing. Thank you

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u/Lazy_Juice_5236 — 2 days ago

Stolen Emmo NOK.

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

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u/Phoselover — 1 day ago

Morotta Hospital

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.

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u/CostPretty2446 — 3 days ago