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City Council approves ‘resiliency’ budget for 2023

City making key investments in recovery and strategic priorities

While the City of St. Catharines continues to face pressures related to inflation, provincial legislation and pandemic recovery, we are focused on planning ahead by making key investments in infrastructure, the City’s workforce and maintaining and delivering existing and enhanced services to meet the community’s needs.

On Monday night City Council approved a $128.2-million 2023 operating budget, and with it a tax increase that will...

Applications open for airport and library board appointments

Individuals looking to lend their knowledge to the Niagara District Airport Commission, or the St. Catharines Public Library Board (SCPL), are encouraged to apply for positions.

The City is looking for three individuals who will represent the municipality on the airport commission, and seven citizens for the SCPL. Those successfully appointed will serve a four-year term.

The Niagara District Airport Commission manages the Niagara District Airport on behalf of the City of St. Catharines, the City...

Fire at Keefer Road under control, residents may return home

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The fire at Keefer Road is under control and residents are welcome to return to their residences. 

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View the Livestream Media Update from 1 p.m. today.

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Residents in the area of ongoing fire at a chemical facility near Seaway Haulage Road and Keefer Road in St. Catharines are being asked to shelter in place due to the presence of toxic smoke.

The fire, at 20 Keefer Rd., was reported at about 6:30 a.m. with explosions breaking out at the facility. The fire also extended into a neighbouring...

Still time to donate to RUSH drummer memorial

There is still time to donate to the Neil Peart Memorial being installed at Lakeside Park.

On January 7, 2020 legendary rock drummer Neil Peart passed away. Raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Peart would go on to spend decades as the drummer and primary-lyricist with the Canadian band Rush. A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and recipient of the Order of Canada, Peart is widely regarded as one of the best percussionists to ever grace the stage. He didn't forget his hometown,...

City appoints Sandor Csanyi as Director of Legal and Clerk Services

The City of St. Catharines has announced Sandor Csanyi has been appointed the new Director of Legal and Clerk Services and City Solicitor.

With more than a dozen years of law practice, including about half of that with the City of St. Catharines, Csanyi will step into the role permanently, after serving as acting director since the retirement of Heather Salter last April.

“Sandor has been a great asset to the City since joining us in June 2017, supporting a wide variety of complex issues during...