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City launches e-bill portal for water, property taxes

The City of St. Catharines is going paperless, offering residents the opportunity to receive their property tax and water bills in an environmentally friendly, simple and secure way.

The City has launched a water and tax e-bill portal, providing residents with access to their water and tax bill information anytime, anywhere, with just a few clicks. Residents will have the opportunity to receive their bills digitally instead of through the mail, and will also be able to access property tax instalment...

Interim property tax bills rolling out, payments due Feb. 28

The year’s first round of property tax bills are in the mail.

With interim property tax bills making their way to addresses across the city, residents should be advised their first property tax payment of 2020 is due Friday, Feb. 28. Payments must be made by 4:30 p.m. on the due date to avoid being subject to a late payment charge. This applies even if a bill has not been received in the mail. Penalty charges of 1.25 per cent will be added on the first business day of each month. Any resident who...

Nominees announced for 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards

February 6, 2020 — The nominees have been announced for the 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards, and if the diverse list is any indication, the city has a vibrant arts scene worth celebration and recognition.

With the awards set to celebrate the city’s arts community, and those who champion it, on May 1, the jury has made its selection for this year’s nominees.

“The city’s cultural and artistic community has exploded in recent years, there are so many diverse voices and visions out there,” said acting...

City set to open applications for 2020 community gardens funding

Looking to start up a new community garden or grow an existing one?

The City of St. Catharines is once again offering funding to help community gardens take root. Incorporated charities and not-for-profit groups looking to create or expand a community garden can apply for matching funds from the City to cover up to half of eligible start-up costs, including lumber, soil, seeds, rain barrels and other materials and equipment.

The City supports and encourages community gardens for the purposes of growing...