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Fire Chief issues total fire ban for St. Catharines effective immediately
Posted on Monday, August 11, 2025 02:16 PM
The City of St. Catharines has issued a ban on all open-air burning until further notice due to prolonged dry weather conditions.
With Natural Resources Canada warning the risk of wildfires in southern Ontario is now categorized as “extreme”, Fire Chief Dave Upper has issued the ban effective immediately. The order prohibits all open-air burning, including cooking fires, fireworks, sparklers and any other types of outdoor burning.
Individuals that hold Agricultural Burn Permits issued by the City...
Coming up at City Council: August 11, 2025 meeting
Posted on Saturday, August 09, 2025 08:22 PM
St. Catharines City Council meets next on Monday, August 11, at 6 p.m., at City Hall in the Council Chambers (third floor). Residents can watch in person, or online via the City’s YouTube page.
On the Consent AgendaThere are several items on the consent agenda, a procedural tool that allows multiple agenda items to be passed with a single motion if Council is in agreement. City Councillors can also request an item be moved to the discussion agenda (sometimes called “pulled for discussion”). Items...
Guided Spirit Walks return to Victoria Lawn Cemetery for 2025
Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 02:27 PM
Guided Spirit Walks Return for 14th Year at Victoria Lawn Cemetery
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre invites residents to join the 14th annual Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, a beloved annual event that brings history to life through a guided walk and theatrical performances throughout the cemetery.
“The Guided Spirit Walks are a fantastic opportunity to connect with our community’s past. Our talented volunteer performers bring history to life, providing a...
10-16 Lock Street and 12A Lakeport Road - Notice of Open House
Posted on Tuesday, July 08, 2025 03:46 PM
Proposal
The Planning and Building Services Department received a Site Plan Approval application for lands located at 10-16 Lock Street & 12A Lakeport Road.
The Applicant is seeking approval to construct an eight-building mixed-use development consisting of 184 residential units, 1625m² of commercial retail space, and 376 parking spaces. The proposed development also includes the retention of two heritage buildings on Lock Street and the retention and relocation of the Port Dalhousie Jail to a...
Applications open for Starter Company Plus
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 02:12 PM
The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre is accepting applications for the 2025 Starter Company Plus program.
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and delivered by the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre, Starter Company Plus supports businesses that are new start-ups, within the first two years of operations, part-time and expanding into full time operations, or a newly purchased business.
Starter Company Plus is a training and mentorship program with...
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