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St. Catharines outlines Stage 3 reopening timeline

With Niagara moving into the third stage of Provincial recovery efforts the City is setting dates for reopening of several facilities and amenities.

The gradual reopening of a wider array of City facilities, including City Hall, comes as the City prepares to enter Stage 3 of its STC Framework for Recovery.

As more City locations, and nearly all local businesses, reopen their doors the City is reminding residents that vigilance in the face of COVID-19 is more important than ever. Residents should continue...

St. Catharines prepares to open pools this weekend

St. Catharines residents can get ready to make a splash as outdoor public pools prepare to re-open as early as this weekend, with admission fees waived for 2020.

While other municipalities across Ontario have opened outdoor public pools, all pools in St. Catharines remained closed for much of phase two of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to keep them closed was based on safety of citizens, the costs associated with safely opening pools and whether or not opening them would have a...

City rolls out tax relief for homeowners

City Council has approved the implementation of a Property Tax Penalty and Interest Relief Program to provide support to St. Catharines’ homeowners who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residential property owners who can demonstrate financial hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for relief from late payment penalties or interest charges during the five-month period between July 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020.

“This application-based program offers assistance...

City Council votes to enact mandatory mask by-law, effective Friday

The City is adding masks to its toolkit in the fight against COVID-19, with a new mandatory masks by-law coming into effect this Friday.

City Council passed a by-law Monday requiring owners and/or operators of enclosed public spaces, to require mask use by those entering their establishments, in addition to the provision of hand sanitizer at entrances. The move comes as the City attempts to move forward with its STC Framework for Recovery, while taking steps to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 transmission...

City beaches closed at dusk effective immediately

Update, July 3, 2020: Since the initial closure of beaches at dusk the City has provided further clarification of beach operation times, and control measures. Beaches will only be open 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., including parking lot gates. Social distancing requirements, maximum groups of 10 and parking where prohibited will be enforced with tickets being issued.

 

 

The City is moving to address ongoing issues at its beaches with several actions, including overnight closures of these...