Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 10:00 AM
Residents are encouraged to nominate creative and eye-catching front yard gardens for the 2021 City of St. Catharines Trillium Awards.
The annual Trillium Awards are intended to recognize and honour those who support civic beautification efforts along with celebrating environmentally friendly properties. Residents can nominate their front yard property or other properties that have caught their eye for one of three categories. Nominations are open until June 28 on EngageSTC.ca/TrilliumAwards. Entry...
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 03:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines Development Charges Background Study is now available for public review and feedback, as the City considers introducing Development Charges (DCs) for residential and non-residential projects.
“The establishment of Development Charges provides a funding source for growth related infrastructure,” said Manager of Accounting and Payroll Adam Smith. “Failure to establish adequate funding for growth means that key infrastructure may not be built in a timely manner and taxpayers...
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 11:45 AM
As Pride Month celebrations get underway the City of St. Catharines is celebrating the installation of its first Pride Crosswalk, recognizing the community’s diversity and the importance of continued efforts toward inclusion.
The crosswalk was installed last week at the St. Paul Street pedestrian crossover located in front of the FirstOntario PAC, with a design developed in consultation with the City’s LGBTQ2+ and Anti-racism Advisory Committees.
The design is a modified version of the Human...
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 04:45 PM
Non-residents wishing to purchase one of 20 parking passes for the boat launch at Sunset Beach can do so starting Monday, June 7.
Council has approved a system that will provide a total of 20 passes to individuals who do not reside in the city of St. Catharines for 15 spots large enough to accommodate a vehicle and trailer at the launch.
The $100 non-resident boat launch parking passes will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis to applicants. Residents of St. Catharines can use their free...
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2021 02:30 PM
With the provincial stay-at-home order nearing completion, the City of St. Catharines is set to resume paid parking at on-street meter spaces, off-street lots and garages – in addition to the initiation of new paid parking at City beaches.
Earlier this year City Council had approved temporary free parking in response to the provincial restrictions in an effort to support businesses that continued to operate during the shutdown. With reopening set to take place later this month, paid parking will return...