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Revitalization program for downtown and Merritton neighbourhoods
Posted on Friday, January 07, 2022 01:50 PM
Today, the City of St. Catharines is pleased to announce that the downtown and Merritton neighbourhoods will be participating in the My Main Street Local Business Accelerator program to help revitalize main streets.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a $23.25-million investment to the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) to establish...
City launches Design District and related website
Posted on Wednesday, January 05, 2022 01:19 PM
There’s a neighbourhood in the city where ideas and dreams meet craftmanship and innovation to become reality, and now residents can check it out virtually or in person.
The City of St. Catharines is partnering with home design, construction, retail and manufacturing businesses to launch the Design District, a one-stop destination for design, building and renovation needs in the city. Conveniently located next to the QEW, the Design District encompasses a cluster of businesses spanning the area between...
Facilities close in line with Provincial COVID-19 response
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 01:36 PM
As the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 increasingly threatens overloading the healthcare system several City facilities will close in line with new Province of Ontario measures.
On Jan. 3 the Province announced it will enter into a modified Step 2 of its Roadmap to Reopen on Jan. 5, 2022 in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Restrictions aim to limit the spread of the Omicron variant as increasing numbers threaten to overwhelm healthcare capacities. Under the new Provincial regulations several...
Short-term rental licensing opens Jan. 4
Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021 03:32 PM
Starting in the new year operators of short-term rentals can begin to apply for licences from the City.
In 2021 Council approved a Licensing and Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for short-term rentals (STRs), such as those operated through online portals like AirBnB and VRBO. These new tools compliment amendments made to the City’s Zoning By-law late in 2020 that redefined STRs as home-based businesses. The amendments, combined with licensing and AMPS, will allow the City to better...
Holiday facility closures 2021
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:54 PM
Several City facilities will be closed over the holidays.
Closures are set to begin on Dec. 24 and continue through Jan. 3, 2022.
During the closures, residents can call 905.688.5600 to report problems on City streets and sidewalks; sewer and water issues; or fallen trees. For COVID-19 emergency order enforcement issues during holiday closures, the public can call the Niagara Region's dispatch line at 905.984.3690 or 1.877.552.5579.
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