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City celebrates Valleyview Park grand reopening

The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the much-anticipated grand reopening of Valleyview Park, the latest project to be unveiled as part of the City’s Parks Renewal Plan.

The $469,999 investment for the 20 Ker St. neighbourhood park in the Merritton Ward includes a replacement of the play structure and new multi-use courts for tennis, basketball, and ball hockey play. Accessibility upgrades feature new walkways and park benches. Landscape upgrades include new trees. Drainage...

City looking for feedback on proposed amendments to Community Improvement Plans

NOTE: City of St. Catharines' public meetings for proposed Community Improvement Plan amendments have been rescheduled to a special City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. 

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...

User fees amendment approved for 2024 to 2026

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...

City Launches Neighbourhood Micro Grants Pilot Project

Residents who wish to contribute positively to their communities through various events and activities can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support their initiatives beginning this Monday, July 1.

There will be two intake periods for the Neighbourhood Micro Grants pilot program. One for summer / fall that will open on Monday, and a second one for winter / spring set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025. Successful applicants must be prepared to secure any necessary park permits, facility rentals, and...

City announces upgrades to metered parking system

The City of St. Catharines is modernizing its parking system by removing all remaining coin-only single-space parking meters.

The City will replace these outdated meters with a combination of HONK pay-by-phone zones, pay-and-display multi-space meters, and two-hour parking restrictions. Time-limited areas will also allow for the purchase of residential parking permits. The pay-and-display meters, similar to those already installed at Market Square, will still provide the option for residents and...