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Accommodation tax to drive tourism investment
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 10:37 AM
The City is moving forward with the implementation of a new Municipal Accommodation Tax and creation of a related tourism entity to improve efforts to draw tourists.
On Monday, City Council approved a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) that will allow the City to capture revenues from visitors and reinvest that money in efforts to promote tourism and attract world-class events to the community. The program will see a four per cent MAT per room, per night implemented on hotel, motel, bed and breakfast...
City to undertake land use study of Ontario Street corridor
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 02:35 PM
The City is launching a land use study of the Ontario Street corridor from the QEW in the north to Welland Avenue in the south, leading into the downtown core.
The study will guide future decisions for land use in that area of the city. The corridor includes the long-standing industrial properties at 282 and 285 Ontario Street (often recognized as the former GM lands) which will be a central focus of the study and for future redevelopment opportunities.
As public engagement and feedback will...
Erin O’Hoski named new Deputy CAO
Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022 03:11 PM
It will be a homecoming as Erin O’Hoski takes the reigns of Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at the City of St. Catharines.
O’Hoski formerly served as corporate planning officer for the City from 2007 to 2013, as part of a 20 year career in municipal leadership. She brings with her a long-standing track record of political and community engagement, with a consensus-driven approach to developing and implementing policy to drive strategic priorities. Beyond her past role with the City, O’Hoski...
New by-law approved to regulate boulevards and un-opened road allowances
Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 11:37 AM
The City is moving forward with a new by-law to better manage land use on boulevards and un-opened road allowances across the community.
The City has not previously defined permitted uses on City-owned boulevard areas between the edge of roads and property lines. Similarly, better tools are required to enable the City to intervene on un-opened road allowances when un-approved works in these areas create neighbour disputes, liability concerns and safety issues.
In the instance of boulevards, built...
Council approves sustainable 2022 Beaches Strategy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 01:54 PM
Please note, we are currently in the process of finalizing the online application system for resident beach parking permits. At this time applications are not yet open. Meters at beach lots will be bagged and paid parking will not be in effect until the application system launches. We appreciate any patience.
In an effort to ensure sustainable financial support for operations and improvements to City beaches, City Council has approved a 2022 Beaches Strategy that will offer St. Catharines residents...
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