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City approves developer partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2022 03:29 PM
Building on ongoing work to ensure the sale of a City property drives affordable housing, City Council has approved a staff recommendation to allow the buyer to partner with Habitat for Humanity Niagara.
In November 2021, Council approved the sale of roughly 3.8 acres at 320 Geneva St., previously occupied by the City’s Community, Recreation and Culture Services administration building. The sale was approved provided it is used in part for affordable and social housing. Specifically, the City...
City to discontinue proof-of-vaccine requirements for the public
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2022 10:55 AM
The City of St. Catharines, in line with the Province’s next phase of reopening, will be removing the requirement for proof of vaccination to enter City facilities, as of March 1.
“Throughout the pandemic, our staff have worked hard to implement a variety of health and safety measures to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, while balancing the needs and user-experiences of our residents. With a continually evolving reopening plan, we’re pleased to be able to open our doors while maintaining measures...
City defines limits for appropriate cannabis production
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2022 10:59 AM
The City is taking steps to ensure that cannabis production facilities are appropriately located and operated in the community, offsetting potential negative impacts of such facilities.
On Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, City Council approved several staff recommendations for amendments to the City’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control By-law to identify permitted locations of new cannabis production facilities and offset negative impacts to the community. Establishing new facilities in St....
City seeking public input on draft Horticulture Management Plan
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2022 03:01 PM
The City is looking to the public for input on how it will manage its gardens, floral displays and other horticultural assets in the years to come.
After consultation with stakeholder groups and the public City staff have prepared a draft Horticulture Management Plan for presentation to City Council. The plan’s primary goal is to outline directions for improvement and evolution of horticultural assets while ensuring they are maintained in a way that is both financially sustainable and environmentally...
City continues investments in water-wastewater infrastructure
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 02:16 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to ensure residents can rely on safe, affordable drinking water, balancing investments in infrastructure and a focus on affordability.
On Monday, Council approved 2022 rates for water-wastewater services. The new rates, representing a $53.24 increase over the year for the average ratepayer, come as the Niagara Region resumes a 5.15 per cent increase to its water-wastewater budget, resulting in increased costs charged to the City for both the purchase of water...
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