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New accessible playground opens at Montebello Park

With construction now complete, the playground at Montebello Park has been transformed into an inclusive and accessible play space for all children to enjoy.

Construction began in April to replace the old playground, originally built in 1998. Reflecting the City’s commitment to fostering active recreation for all residents, the new playground was designed and built with accessibility at the forefront following guidelines in the Recreation Facility and Programming Master Plan, Parks Renewal Plan...

Accommodation tax to drive tourism investment

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

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...

Friends of Morningstar Mill celebrate 30 years

The City of St. Catharines has formally recognized a dedicated group of volunteers who have spent three decades preserving and celebrating local history.

With the Friends of Morningstar Mill celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2022, representatives from the City met with the group on May 7 at the historic site to formally thank the group for their efforts.

“We can’t thank the Friends of Morningstar Mill enough, they work tirelessly to preserve our local history and share it with...

Nominations open for municipal and school board election

The nomination period for the 2022 municipal and school board election opens on May 2, and St. Catharines is ready to welcome would-be candidates to City Hall to file nominations.

Beginning Monday, prospective candidates for the positions of Mayor, City Councillor, Regional Councillor, or School Board Trustee can attend City Hall to file their nomination paperwork with the City Clerk.

To minimize wait times and ensure efficiency, prospective candidates are encouraged to book an appointment using...