Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 03:26 PM
The City of St. Catharines officially unveiled ‘The Pull’, a commemorative art piece that pays homage to the tow horses that played a crucial role in the history of the Welland Canals.
“We are excited to formally unveil The Pull in beautiful Port Dalhousie,” said Culture Supervisor Carly Anderson. “We are so grateful to our community partners who helped bring this wonderful art piece to our community.”
Kiwanis St. Catharines and the Port Dalhousie Beautification and Works Committee were...
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 12:08 PM
The City of St. Catharines is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Trillium Awards.
The Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create luscious landscapes using their front yards and gardens to beautify their community. A total of 15 awards are presented each year, including Civic Beautification Awards granted in each ward, the Community Choice Award selected through an online vote, and a Green Leader Award, recognizing environmentally friendly yards. Additionally, the Mayor’s...
Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:50 AM
A project that has been months in the making has been completed in downtown St. Catharines.
There is a new lighting canopy, spanning along St. Paul Street from William Street to Geneva Street. This new lighting installation, which was completed between July and August 2023, enhances the overall visitor experience and visibility of the City’s downtown by night, helping to enhance public safety and promote additional foot traffic to local businesses.
“Whether you are downtown to enjoy a live...
Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2023 04:59 PM
The City of St. Catharines is deeply saddened to learn about an accident that injured one of our dedicated crossing guards at the corner of Haig and Carlton Streets on Sept. 5, 2023.
The safety and well-being of our crossing guards, who play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our community's children, is of utmost importance to us. Our thoughts are with the injured crossing guard and their family, and we are hopeful for a speedy recovery.
We urge all members of our community to exercise...
Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2023 11:08 AM
St. Catharines has launched phase one of a new building permit application portal, allowing those looking to build or renovate in the city to easily apply and pay for permits online.
This initial stage allows residents, contractors and developers to fill out and track permit applications to construct, renovate, add on to, or demolish structures like houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses, apartment buildings and hotels. Payments can be made for invoices within the portal using the invoice...