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Online open house underway for short-term rental Zoning By-law amendment
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020 02:30 PM
As the City continues efforts to address the impacts of short-term rentals on the community, staff are looking to the public for their input.
An online open house is underway, running until Oct. 16, providing the public with a breakdown of proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning By-law related to short-term rentals (STRs). Several concerns related to such property uses were identified in previous public consultation on the topic in late 2019.
On Feb. 24, 2020 City Council directed staff to begin the...
City seeking volunteer groups to operate outdoor ice rinks
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 01:45 PM
While winter may still be months away, the City is looking to local volunteer groups to assist in offering up outdoor skating in their communities.
Applications are open for volunteer groups to participate in the City’s Community Outdoor Ice Rink Pilot Project. Now entering its second season, the project allows community volunteer groups to build, operate and maintain outdoor ice rinks in City-owned parks. Volunteer groups are permitted to apply to use any park they wish, provided it offers a reasonably...
Arts and Culture Funding Approved to Revitalize St. Catharines Post-Pandemic
Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 02:30 PM
St. Catharines City Council forges ahead in its support of the arts and culture sector by approving funding in the amount of $93,095 to 16 local artists and arts organizations through its annual St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP).
“This funding will provide an opportunity for local organizations to develop projects that support the sustainability of the arts and culture sector through tough times,” said Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services Phil Cristi.
The arts and...
Significant Funding Approved for Playground Accessibility
Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:00 AM
St. Catharines City Council has approved a recommendation to match funding from the Rotary Club of St. Catharines to the tune of $95,000, towards making Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm playground the most accessible in St. Catharines.
Nestled along the shore of Lake Ontario, Happy Rolph's Animal Farm is a well-loved spot for locals with its farm animal viewing area, duck and geese ponds, playground, picnic area and pavilion, nature trails, accessible parking, and accessible washrooms, which were...
Victoria Lawn Cemetery guided spirit walks return with virtual format
Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2020 11:45 AM
One fall tradition, like the stories it tells, won’t be lost to history.
While in-person programming and special events remain limited due to ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, fans of the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre annual Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery need not fret. The popular historical program will return in 2020, albeit in a virtual format.
On Sept. 12 and 19 the museum will present Playing Favourites: Stories from the Past, putting a virtual spin...
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