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City recognized with creative award for its STC Framework for Recovery strategy
Posted on Friday, June 18, 2021 03:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines has been honoured with an award for creative excellence for its STC Framework for Recovery: Our Path Forward.
To adapt to the challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, last June the City developed a strategic plan to ensure that the safety of residents, businesses and employees are kept a priority, while services, programs and operations return to full capacity. Known as the STC Framework for Recovery, this plan introduces ways in which the City will adjust all...
SCCIP funding supports arts and culture sector with post-pandemic programming and activities
Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 04:45 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to offer ongoing supports to help strengthen the arts and culture sector, as it prepares for COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
At its June 14 meeting, St. Catharines City Council approved $289,715 in St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) funding, with $10,715 going towards 16 applicants for the Culture Days Activity Program, and $279,000 being allocated to eight organizations through the Sustaining – Core and Midsized Program funding. This is just the first...
St. Catharines gives away 500 ‘green’ packs to celebrate Canada Day
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 12:15 PM
While the pandemic continues to hamper in-person events, the City plans to celebrate Canada Day by giving out 500 ‘green’ packs at a curbside pickup event on June 26.
“Our Canada Day the Green Way curbside event will enable residents to receive this eco-friendly pack by safe and efficient means, so they can celebrate Canada Day with a host of handy and fun products,” said Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services Phil Cristi. “The City has a goal to reach 30 per cent tree canopy by 2030,...
Trillium Awards nominations now open
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 10:00 AM
Residents are encouraged to nominate creative and eye-catching front yard gardens for the 2021 City of St. Catharines Trillium Awards.
The annual Trillium Awards are intended to recognize and honour those who support civic beautification efforts along with celebrating environmentally friendly properties. Residents can nominate their front yard property or other properties that have caught their eye for one of three categories. Nominations are open until June 28 on EngageSTC.ca/TrilliumAwards. Entry...
Residents asked to give feedback on Development Charges
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 03:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines Development Charges Background Study is now available for public review and feedback, as the City considers introducing Development Charges (DCs) for residential and non-residential projects.
“The establishment of Development Charges provides a funding source for growth related infrastructure,” said Manager of Accounting and Payroll Adam Smith. “Failure to establish adequate funding for growth means that key infrastructure may not be built in a timely manner and taxpayers...
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