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St. Catharines recognizes impact of outstanding community volunteers
Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 03:50 PM
Volunteers from across the City stepped into the spotlight last night as the City recognized their good deeds at the annual St. Catharines Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Several awards were presented at an event on April 16 as the City hosted its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. Recipients were greeted by City staff, Councillors and Mayor Siscoe.
“We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and selflessness of volunteers in St. Catharines. Their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment...
City installing 40 km per hour signs on most residential streets
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2024 10:57 AM
Watch your speed on residential streets.
The City of St. Catharines is installing “Maximum 40 Area Begins” and “Maximum 40 Area Ends” signs at or near the intersection of every residential street that meets either a collector or arterial road.
Residential streets internal to the designated areas will not receive the signs.
The City has a statutory, default speed limit of 50 km/h on all streets within the urban area in keeping with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. In 2018, the Act was amended to...
Federal funding enables City of St. Catharines’ study of Hwy. 406 pedestrian crossing
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:15 AM
A $50,000 federal government grant is enabling the City of St. Catharines to study the feasibility of installing a pedestrian and cycling crossing of Hwy. 406 to connect the Glenridge and Merritton neighbourhoods to Burgoyne Woods Park.
The City has hired consultant WSP to conduct the feasibility study as an adjustment to the scope of the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP). To date, WSP has completed the initial siting review and field investigations.
Next, crossing option types and...
Public Information Centre for Fairview Park Community Vision
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 04:03 PM
In partnership with SGL Planning and Design Inc. and ASI Heritage, the City of St. Catharines is developing a master plan for Fairview Park to help guide decision-making about park improvements and investment.
In the Fall of 2023, two concept park layout alternatives were presented to the public through both online and in-person consultation. Based on feedback received, the City’s consultants have compiled a more detailed draft master plan for the park. The draft plan reflects the public’s...
St. Catharines Fire Services adds Prince Edward County to the list of dispatch partners
Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 03:22 PM
St. Catharines Fire Services (SCFS) welcomes another municipality into the mix as Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue (PECFR) joins the list of cities using St. Catharines emergency dispatch services.
“We are honoured to serve as the backbone of emergency response for so many cities as we continue to add municipalities to our growing list,” said St. Catharines Fire Chief Dave Upper. “Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue can look forward working with our dispatch team as they continue to ensure...
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