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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...

St. Catharines seeks input from residents on Active Transportation Master Plan

The City of St. Catharines is looking for resident feedback on an Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) that will guide the growth of physical and social infrastructure to support walking, cycling, wheeling and rolling within the City.

With a focus on community engagement and leveraging existing active transportation infrastructure, the ATMP will play a pivotal role in enhancing connectivity and expanding the City's active transportation network. By incorporating technical analysis, best...

Fire ban lifted - June 12, 2023

UPDATE: The fire ban has been lifted as of June 12, 2023. 

The City of St. Catharines has issued a ban on all open-air burning until further notice due to prolonged dry weather conditions.

Fire Chief Dave Upper has issued the ban effective immediately. The order prohibits all open-air burning, including cooking fires, fireworks, sparklers and any other types of outdoor burning.

Individuals that hold Agricultural Burn Permits issued by the City are forewarned that agricultural fires are completely...

Business licence applications now available online

No need to waste printer ink or stop by City Hall to pick up a paper copy of a business licence application as they can now be filled out entirely online.

There are five applications now available on stcatharines.ca. Applicants can fill out forms to apply for a general business licence, a licence to run a business as a master plumber, a licence to operate a second-level lodging house, as well as general hawker and peddler and hawker and peddler event promoter licences.

“As we continue to enhance...

St. Catharines mySTC citizen portal provides enhanced online experience

An impressive feature of the stcatharines.ca website is the mySTC citizen portal, which allows residents to customize their online experience with the City and easily receive notifications and updates.

mySTC can be easily connected to a municipal address, providing a unique and personalized experience according to individual needs. Dashboards can be customized to include widget buttons linked to current property tax balances, traffic alerts, weather alerts, water billing information, employment...