CTS in Queenston: A Neighbour Asks the Questions We’re All Hearing

There’s been a lot said about the Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site in Queenston—about safety, addiction, and what it means for the neighbourhood. In this short video, local resident Tim Shields meets with Talia Storm from Positive Living Niagara to ask honest questions and explore what’s really happening—through both lived experience and research.

For those who want to go deeper, you can download the “Myths About CTS” PDF resource here

Queenston Stories of Belonging

What does it mean to belong? In the Queenston neighbourhood, that question is being explored through a new short documentary project led by Queenston Neighbours, and facilitated by Paul Miller (Director) and Mike Enns (Filmmaker).
Stories of Belonging is a 10–15 minute film that highlights the relationships, places, and everyday moments that help people feel connected in the community. Read More.

Undercurrents: Ep 33 - Redefining “a good neighbourhood”

What makes a good neighbourhood?
Low crime rates?
Strong property values?
Walkability and good schools?
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In Episode 33 of Undercurrents, host Ken Ogasawara travels to the Queenston neighbourhood in St. Catharines, Ontario—a community many outsiders label “the worst neighbourhood in the city.” But is that the whole story?

Queenston: A Working Neighbourhood

Part of the Virtual Museum Lecture Series by the St. Catharines Museum, Paul Miller explores Queenston through the stories of the people who have lived and worked there across generations.  While acknowledging present-day challenges, it invites viewers to see the community through a lens of dignity and possibility—grounded in its history as a place that has always “worked” for its people.

Queenston Stories Video Series

Queenston Stories is a YouTube channel sharing the real, everyday experiences of people in our community. What began in 2023 as a platform highlighting stories of survival has grown into a space that celebrates the relationships, moments, and voices that shape life in Queenston. These videos invite viewers to listen, understand, and see their neighbours in a new light.

Link to Youtube Channel