Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 05:00 PM
City facilities will remain closed after the Province announced that Niagara will enter the Grey - Lockdown level of the Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework on Feb. 16.
The City’s approach to the Grey category is based on limiting contact where possible, responding to the social, mental and physical needs of the community, maintaining enhanced safety protocols, and continuing to offer innovative ways to stay connected to the community via virtual experiences at www.stcatharines.ca/VirtualExperiences.
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Posted on Friday, February 12, 2021 01:45 PM
While travel plans may not be in the cards right now, St. Catharines Economic Development and Tourism Services is challenging residents to take a trip with their taste buds with the ‘Taste the World in STC’ contest.
Building on collective efforts to support local restauranteurs, the department is challenging residents to enjoy the culinary globe at home in St. Catharines...
Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 02:30 PM
St. Catharines City Council has approved the waiving of business licence fees for 2021 to assist a number of businesses including restaurants, theatres and public halls during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Council recognizes the challenges local businesses have experienced during the ongoing pandemic. Small businesses are vital to the backbone of our economy and this is just one of the few tools the City has to support them and try to reduce the financial burden," said Mayor Walter Sendzik. "This is a small,...
Posted on Tuesday, February 02, 2021 12:15 PM
Residents can now review the draft of the City’s Aquatic Facilities Strategy, engage staff on the document and provide their feedback with the launch of an online open house.
The development of an Aquatic Facilities Strategy will guide the City’s development of aquatic facilities such as outdoor pools, indoor aquatic centres and splash pads over the next 10 years. Building on prior community surveys, demographic projections and an in-depth examination of current facilities the draft points to increased...
Posted on Monday, February 01, 2021 02:15 PM
Nominations are now open for the City’s annual celebration of the creative individuals who bolster the community’s cultural landscape, and those who support them.
Online nominations are being accepted for the 2021 St. Catharines Arts Awards. The City of St. Catharines is looking to the public for help in celebrating the arts community through nominations of artists and those who champion them. Local artists, residents, businesses, volunteers, patrons and organizations are eligible to be nominated...