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City issues call to artists for 2021 Annual Juried Exhibit
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 03:45 PM
The City of St. Catharines is looking to artists for their insights and expressions of how the community has come together, demonstrated resiliency and adapted through a year of change and challenge brought on by COVID-19.
The City is calling on artists to submit works for the 2021 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Art Exhibit. This year’s exhibit, which will be displayed at City Hall in the fall, is titled The Art of Resilience. This year’s exhibit aims to visually represent both how the arts...
Residents asked to give feedback on installation of new public washroom
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 02:00 PM
In November 2020 St. Catharines City Council approved budget for a new washroom to be included in the 2021 capital budget after requests from the community for more public facilities. Now, the City is asking for input from residents on their preferred location and design of the washroom.
“COVID-19 has meant a re-prioritization of projects that create opportunities for residents to enjoy the city’s open spaces and address social needs in the community,” said Director of Engineering, Facilities and...
City outlines Red zone facility re-openings and restrictions
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 05:15 PM
The Province announced today that the Niagara region will enter the Red ‘Control’ Zone of their COVID-19 framework on Monday, March 1. In response to this, the City of St. Catharines will be re-opening several facilities with restrictions in place.
“Niagara residents and businesses have stepped up to help stop transmission of the virus. Combined with the vaccination of long-term care facilities and higher-risk retirement homes and the ongoing expansion of vaccination efforts, Niagara is positioned...
City moving forward on living-wage designation
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 03:30 PM
In an effort to lead by example, the City of St. Catharines is moving forward on a commitment to become a Living Wage Employer through the Ontario Living Wage network.
On Monday City Council approved a motion that will see the City certified as a living wage employer. St. Catharines already meets the support level of requirements, meaning all its full-time employees are paid a living wage of at least $18.12 an hour. As part of this certification the City has pledged to meet champion level requirements...
City continues investments in safe drinking water while delivering on affordability
Posted on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 03:00 PM
Despite a tough budget year brought on by the impacts of COVID-19, the City is continuing to invest in safe, affordable drinking water for its residents while balancing the impact on household budgets.
On Monday night, following a public meeting on proposed 2021 water / wastewater rates, Council approved the 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget, including $6.9 million in contributions to capital infrastructure replacements and investments. While some capital spending prescribed under the City’s 10-year...
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