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Council adopts Waterfront Access Master Plan
Posted on Friday, May 31, 2024 09:59 AM
Council adopted the Waterfront Access Master Plan (WAMP) at its May 27 meeting.
The City’s WAMP provides recommendations to improve access, connectivity, and enjoyment of the Lake Ontario waterfront at City-owned shoreline properties.
The project study area runs the entire shoreline, including the beaches, parks, trails, and other access points along the waterfront. Existing waterfront access is via either beach, boat launch, lookout, or stairs.
Since 2020, the City has had to either remove or...
Mayor Siscoe Releases Statement Regarding Passing of former Mayor, Alan Unwin
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:10 AM
It is with deep sadness that we received news of the passing of former Mayor of St. Catharines, Alan Unwin.
Unwin's unwavering commitment to serving the public was evident throughout his career, from his position as Principal of Carlton School and Ferndale School in St. Catharines to his leadership of the St. Catharines Transit Commission in the mid-1980s.
His dedication to the community was further showcased when he successfully campaigned for Mayor in late 1994, emerging victorious among nine...
Mayor Siscoe Releases Mayoral Direction to remove barriers for Planning Applications
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 01:08 PM
May 7th, 2024 – Today Mayor Mat Siscoe directed the Chief Administrative Officer and City staff to adopt a housing-focused approach to the administration of the corporation. This direction includes implementing enhanced customer service protocols and expediting planning and development applications, while also acknowledging regulatory compliance as the core function for the City.
In addition, all City departments have been instructed to prioritize development applications, specifically requests...
City opens online Residential Beach Parking Permit system for the 2024 season
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 03:36 PM
Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the beach. St. Catharines residents can once again apply for their residential beach parking permits for Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach.
St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 beach parking permit, valid until Sept. 30, 2024, at both Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach. For those outside of St. Catharines, parking rates of $3 per hour at either lot or a $20 per day flat rate at Sunset Beach only will apply. Lakeside Park Beach parking lot has a...
City Seeks Resident Feedback on Municipal Development Corporation
Posted on Friday, April 19, 2024 04:37 PM
The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on the establishment of a Municipal Development Corporation (MDC). This initiative aims to harness surplus real estate assets for community benefit and support the City's housing development goals.
Proposed as a strategic initiative under the City's successful application for funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund, the MDC seeks to unlock additional value from the City's surplus real estate...
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