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Free holiday parking in downtown
Posted on Tuesday, December 08, 2020 02:00 PM
Downtown visitors now have three hours of free afternoon parking at select City spots, making it easier to support small businesses this holiday season.
Just in time for holiday shopping, the City is offering up to three hours of free parking between noon and 6 p.m. on weekdays from Monday, Dec. 7 to Thursday, Dec. 31.
Free afternoon parking is available downtown at City-owned on-street metered spots and City-owned parking lots with pay machines. Visitors taking advantage of free afternoon parking...
Winter program registration to open Dec. 15
Posted on Tuesday, December 08, 2020 01:30 PM
Dec. 8, 2020 – Stay physically and mentally active this winter with safely modified City programming for all ages. Registration opens Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. online at stcatharines.ca/ePlay for residents, with non-resident registration opening Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
The newly released 2020 – 2021 Digital Winter Leisure Guide lists all programming available, along with facility COVID-19 safety protocols and other helpful City information. Users can choose their digital guide experience at
Civic Christmas Carol returns for year 30 via television broadcast
Posted on Friday, December 04, 2020 10:15 AM
Despite any changes 2020 may have delivered, one holiday tradition will not be missed this year.
The 30th Annual Civic Christmas Carol Concert will return next week, albeit in a different format as it is broadcast by YourTV Niagara. While guests won’t be invited to pack into St. Thomas’ Church for a live performance, there will still be plenty of opportunity to revel in the songs and sounds of the season with four YourTV Niagara broadcast dates on:
- Dec. 8 at noon;
- Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.;
- Dec. 12 at noon...
Re-designation of Ontario Street property approved
Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 03:30 PM
Last night Council approved amendments to the City’s Official Plan, which included the re-designation of industrial land on Ontario Street for residential and mixed-use purposes.
“In the past month, Council has taken significant strides to put in place policies and programs that will transform St. Catharines,” explained Mayor Walter Sendzik. “Council’s decision to change the designation of the former GM lands on Ontario Street from industrial to residential and commercial uses, combined with the recently...
Fire code compliance stressed with homeowners, landlords and tenants
Posted on Tuesday, December 01, 2020 01:15 PM
A recent Ontario Court of Justice conviction, together with a $2,500 fine, is serving as a reminder to St. Catharines homeowners, landlords and tenants of their responsibilities when it comes to fire safety, specifically the requirement for working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
On Nov. 27, 2020 the owner of a residential rental property at 102 Village Rd., was found guilty of four charges related to a failure to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, alongside a failure to ensure these...
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