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Dec. 7 fire caused by lithium-ion batteries
Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 04:11 PM
An investigation by St. Catharines Fire Services has determined that a fire on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at a residence on St. Paul Street, was started by lithium-ion batteries.
The fire has been ruled accidental, and one person who was injured in the fire remains in hospital.
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, and toys.
“As we all utilize so many rechargeable devices in our homes, St. Catharines Fire Services would like to take...
Statement from Mayor Mat Siscoe regarding 25 YMCA Drive Property
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 02:45 PM
December 5, 2023 -
With the ongoing budget deliberations, questions have been asked about the status of the former YMCA building located at 25 YMCA Drive, and the City’s possible involvement in running programming through the facility.
City staff, on the direction of Council, engaged with property owner Atria Development about the possible use of the YMCA building to allow for City recreational programming, specifically with respect to the pool space.
After several months of back-and-forth, Atria...
St. Catharines Fire Services adds new dispatch partners
Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2023 10:27 AM
St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) is proud to welcome two more emergency dispatch partners. As part of new Fire Dispatch Services agreements, SCFS is now providing emergency call-taking and dispatch services to Hastings County and Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte.
Hastings County, the second largest county in Ontario, is comprised of 14 municipalities including Centre Hastings, Bancroft, Madoc Township, Tweed and Deseronto. Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte is a First Nations Reserve, located east of...
Arts and culture funding approved by Council
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 10:42 AM
The City of St. Catharines continues to invest in the city’s vibrant arts and culture sector. At their meeting Nov. 27, City Council approved the final rounds of St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) funding for this year. The total allocation is for $82,215.
The funds will be distributed to applicants through the Sustaining – Festival Program, Arts Development Program and Culture Builds Community Program. The approvals bring the total SCCIP funding allocated in 2023 to $401,400.
St. Catharines seeks public feedback for its first multi-year budget
Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 04:18 PM
Residents are being encouraged to provide input into the City’s first multi-year budget.
To get involved, residents can participate by phone during a Telephone Town Hall, attend an in-person open house or pop-up kiosk, and provide feedback online through a survey starting on Nov. 24.
Mayor Siscoe and the chair of the City’s Budget Standing Committee, Councillor Carlos Garcia, will be joined by City staff to answer questions about the draft operating budget during a Telephone Town Hall on...
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