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Alarmed for Life going door-to-door
Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020 03:15 PM
Firefighters will still be hitting the streets this Monday to help educate residents on fire safety, although it will be delivered a bit differently this summer during the current State of Emergency.
Fire Chief Jeff McCormick says while the program will be different than in past years because firefighters will not be entering homes to test or install smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms, we still have a tremendous opportunity to educate residents on the importance of fire safety and prevention,...
City mapping a path forward for COVID-19 recovery
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2020 10:30 AM
While efforts continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 the City of St. Catharines is mapping a path forward towards recovery from the impacts of the virus on the City, its residents and its economy.
This week City Council endorsed the STC Framework for Recovery, the strategic document that will guide the City in its efforts to reintroduce services; reopen facilities; and support both residents and businesses as they adapt to a new post-COVID-19 context. The framework outlines dozens of action items...
St. Catharines brings ShopHERE program to Niagara
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 04:00 PM
To help support local small businesses, today the City of St. Catharines is joining the ShopHERE powered by Google program, with a goal of getting more businesses online this year.
ShopHERE, which started in the City of Toronto, helps independent businesses and artists build a digital presence and minimize the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, Google Canada announced a $1-million investment to enable Digital Main Street to expand the program to municipalities across the country, offering...
Growing Community Spirit through Garden Awards
Posted on Monday, June 01, 2020 02:30 PM
June 1, 2020 – Residents are asked to nominate great front yard gardens for the 2020 City of St. Catharines Trillium Awards, despite things looking a bit different this year. Nominations close June 19 and can be submitted on EngageSTC.ca/TrilliumAwards.
The Trillium Awards are intended to build community spirit and showcase
St. Catharines neighbourhoods with creative, environmentally-friendly and beautiful landscaping. Residents can nominate their front yard property or other properties...
City eases restrictions on outdoor spaces and amenities
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 03:00 PM
As the City of St. Catharines cautiously eyes the road forward to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, some restrictions are being lifted allowing residents greater use, and access to, some outdoor spaces today.
Specifically, residents will be able to use parks for more than walk-through uses, with some limitations. Residents must still abide by restrictions limiting groups to no more than five people and maintaining a two-metre physical separation. Passive activities will now be permitted in these...
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