Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:14 PM
The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on proposed amendments to the 2015 and 2020 Community Improvement Plans.
The amendments aim to provide flexibility in project completion deadlines and introduce new support measures for property improvements.
Key elements of the amendments include extensions to allow for project completion deadlines to be extended for projects that have substantially progressed under the Tax Increment Finance and Brownfield Tax Increment Finance programs in...
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:18 AM
New user fees and incremental increases to other rates and fees in 2024 to 2026 will help the City of St. Catharines cover the costs for certain programs and services that directly benefit users. The fees are critical for the City, which has a mixed approach to funding its services – relying on rates and fees and the tax levy, and other sources such as grants and reserves.
There are 13 new fees, 10 have been updated and two have been removed. Some increases will be phased in over three years to...
Posted on Monday, July 22, 2024 02:02 PM
Maybe it’s a business idea you have had for a while, and now you want to finally turn it into a reality. That’s where the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre can assist.
Once again, the Enterprise Centre is gearing up for another annual run of Starter Company Plus. Through the provincially funded program, the team at the Enterprise Centre provides business training, mentorship, plus a grant up to $5,000 to help eligible entrepreneurs successfully launch their own businesses.
Since 2013, the centre...
Posted on Thursday, July 11, 2024 02:40 PM
The City’s free outdoor Summer Concert Series is back – with double the concerts, this year across two venues – Lakeside Park and Montebello Park.
This year’s concert series features local and touring Canadian musicians, including headliners like LMT Connection and Brooks & Bowskill.
The series of six concerts runs Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from July 18 to Aug. 22.
“We are excited to bring this lineup of original and local talent to the stage this summer for our annual Summer Concerts in...
Posted on Monday, July 08, 2024 03:13 PM
The bridge connecting Jaycee Gardens Park to Rennie Park Peninsula will be closed to the public throughout the 2024 World Rowing Championships. Only individuals with valid World Rowing tickets will be permitted access to walk across the bridge.
The City of St. Catharines is preparing to welcome the 2024 World Rowing Championships along the Henley Rowing Course from Aug. 18 to 25. The event will run daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and promises to bring an exciting atmosphere to our community. In...