Posted on Friday, February 07, 2020 01:00 PM
The year’s first round of property tax bills are in the mail.
With interim property tax bills making their way to addresses across the city, residents should be advised their first property tax payment of 2020 is due Friday, Feb. 28. Payments must be made by 4:30 p.m. on the due date to avoid being subject to a late payment charge. This applies even if a bill has not been received in the mail. Penalty charges of 1.25 per cent will be added on the first business day of each month. Any resident who...
Posted on Thursday, February 06, 2020 10:45 AM
February 6, 2020 — The nominees have been announced for the 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards, and if the diverse list is any indication, the city has a vibrant arts scene worth celebration and recognition.
With the awards set to celebrate the city’s arts community, and those who champion it, on May 1, the jury has made its selection for this year’s nominees.
“The city’s cultural and artistic community has exploded in recent years, there are so many diverse voices and visions out there,” said acting...
Posted on Tuesday, February 04, 2020 03:30 PM
Looking to start up a new community garden or grow an existing one?
The City of St. Catharines is once again offering funding to help community gardens take root. Incorporated charities and not-for-profit groups looking to create or expand a community garden can apply for matching funds from the City to cover up to half of eligible start-up costs, including lumber, soil, seeds, rain barrels and other materials and equipment.
The City supports and encourages community gardens for the purposes of growing...
Posted on Friday, January 31, 2020 12:45 PM
Dig deeper into your family history and learn how to care for your own family collections at an in-depth workshop hosted by the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.
The museum is hosting a two-day Family History Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trained museum staff will offer specific resources, tools, and knowledge that you can utilize to organize, preserve, and share your personal family history for future generations.
“We’re excited to team up...
Posted on Thursday, January 30, 2020 04:15 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to take steps to address the safety and security concerns related to the state of the property commonly referred to as the former General Motor lands on Ontario Street.
While the City has taken steps to prosecute the current landowner over alleged infractions under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code, work continues to address concerns regarding the condition of the privately owned property at 282-285 Ontario St. and 10 Pleasant Ave. Since Monday night’s...