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St. Catharines announces registration for fall recreational activities

Residents of St. Catharines and the surrounding area will soon be able to register for their favourite activities as the City opens registration for this year’s fall recreational programs.

Registration opens online on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. on ActiveSTC for residents, or they can register in person at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Everyone can sign up for activities on ActiveSTC on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. and walk-in will be open to all...

Online payment system opens on stcatharines.ca

The City of St. Catharines has launched a new online payment portal allowing residents to easily pay for property taxes, water bills and parking tickets online.

“We are excited to introduce this payment portal for our residents as another step forward in our efforts to modernize and improve the way our community interacts with us,” said Manager of Revenue Lisa Read. “This new portal makes paying for City services easier and more convenient than ever before.”

The new portal is designed to provide...

New dedicated fund to mitigate budget impacts on taxpayers approved

To prepare for future challenges, the City of St. Catharines plans to enhance its budget process and will create a dedicated fund to mitigate the impact of the municipal budget on taxpayers.
“With the creation of a special Tax Mitigation Fund, Council and the City are committed to assisting our residents, our taxpayers, as we prepare for the financial challenges ahead,” said Mayor Mat Siscoe, following a meeting of Council Monday. “We plan to continue to not only identify but implement...

Investigation leads to charges for downtown landlord

A downtown landlord has been convicted under the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code after an investigation led to the discovery of building code issues, missing smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) detectors and other infractions at two downtown rental properties.

One of the properties is a problematic building at 412 to 414 St. Paul Street. The landlord was charged with ‘Failing to Comply with an Order’ laid under the Ontario Building Code and received a fine of $7,500.

“We take...

City launches new 12-month payment plan for property taxes

The City of St. Catharines has recently implemented a new tax billing system with enhanced functionality, accompanied by the introduction of a 12-month Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) plan.

This innovative payment option aims to provide property owners with greater flexibility and convenience in managing their property taxes.

The 12-month PAP plan offers an alternative payment and budgeting solution, allowing property owners to spread their tax payments over a year. Notably, the City is waiving the...