News

St. Catharines delegation returns from AMO Conference

The City of St. Catharines delegation at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference has wrapped up a series of meetings with provincial ministers and officials to help move the City’s strategic priorities forward.

The AMO conference was held in person for the first time since 2019 in Ottawa, from August 14 to 17. The Team STC delegation included City Councillors Dawn Dodge, Lori Littleton, Robin McPherson, Bill Phillips, Karrie Porter, Kevin Townsend and Deputy CAO Erin O’Hoski....

St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial seeks public donations

The St. Catharines Fallen Firefighters Memorial Task Force (FFMTF) has been hard at work raising funds for a meaningful memorial which will honour firefighters.

“The memorial task force has been working diligently for well over a year and is proud of what we have been able to accomplish so far to honour our City’s fallen firefighters, however, the fundraising campaign is in many respects just getting going,” said FFMTF Chair Barry Katzman. “The response from the community has been extremely...

Vacant Building Registry

The City of St. Catharines' Vacant Building Registry By-law regulates uninhabited structures in the City.

Owners are required to register their vacant buildings using the form found at stcatharines.ca/VacantBuilding and report on the status and property standards of the structure every two weeks until the building is no longer deemed vacant under the by-law.

By-law enforcement staff will monitor registered buildings ensuring vacant buildings are safe and meet property standards and Building Code...

Vacant Building By-law to drive re-development and promote safety

In an effort to drive re-development of derelict properties and protect public safety the City of St. Catharines is taking steps to address issues associated with vacant buildings.

On Monday, City Council passed a Vacant Building Registry By-law that aims to address issues associated with such properties and encourage property owners to not leave buildings empty for extended periods of time. Traditionally the City has addressed issues associated with vacant buildings on a complaint-driven basis.

If...

Food Truck and Vendor Applications Now Open

Whether they’re offering delicious treats or renting out paddleboards, food truck and vending cart operators can now apply to set up shop at City of St. Catharines parks and facilities.

On Monday, Council approved a new policy allowing food trucks and mobile vending carts to establish seasonal business operations on City property. Developed in response to both resident and business requests, the policy provides businesses with the opportunity to apply for a dedicated space each year.

“This new initiative...