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Residents reminded to be fire-conscious in the kitchen after Wednesday house fire

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents to be aware of ignition sources in the kitchen after a Wednesday afternoon fire on Russell Avenue caused $100,000 in damages.

Fire crews were called to the single-storey home around 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 to respond to a fire that started in the kitchen. Further investigation placed the cause of the fire as accidental. A combustible appliance that was set on the stove top temporarily during cleaning caught fire due to the burner accidentally being turned...

S’no Parking restrictions in effect starting Tuesday morning

UPDATE: The significant weather event and S'No Parking restrictions were ended at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18

 

With heavy snowfall in the forecast and the City preparing to deploy its full complement of trucks for snow removal, S’no Parking restrictions will be in effect starting early Tuesday morning.

The restrictions — which prohibit on-street parking in most neighbourhoods during winter storm events — will come into effect at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Residents who fail to remove their cars...

City outlines impact of move to Grey-Lockdown level of Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework

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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LoveSTC challenges residents to taste the world at home

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...

City waives 2021 licence fees for certain types of businesses

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,...