Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020 04:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to take COVID-19 seriously, and in following the advice of provincial and federal leaders is making significant changes to services and programming to help protect health and wellbeing of the community.
All City facilities will be closed to the public effective Tuesday, March 17 to April 5 inclusive. St. Catharines City Hall, Lake Street Service Centre, Geneva Street, Buchanan House and the City’s fire stations are among the facilities that will close to the public....
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 12:15 PM
While Niagara Region Public Health has reported the risks surrounding COVID-19 remain low to residents, the City is exercising an abundance of caution, moving forward with closures of all recreational and community facilities to limit spread of the virus.
On Thursday afternoon the City partially activated its Emergency Operations Centre in response to the spread of the virus, moving forward on the best measures to protect the health of the public and staff. As of right now it appears the virus is...
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 10:00 AM
Yesterday, as part of continued close monitoring of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the City of St. Catharines partially activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), and continues to be activated this morning.
While Niagara Region Public Health continues to advise that the risk of contracting the virus is still low, the City is focused on efforts to protect staff, their families, and the public from potential exposure to COVID-19.
The role of the City’s EOC, staffed by employees trained in...
Posted on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 04:15 PM
The City is previewing a novel solution to the age-old problem of monitoring and assessing its less-accessible infrastructure.
Residents along the Welland Canal and along waterways in Port Dalhousie might notice some drones — or remotely-piloted aircraft systems — zipping overhead in the days to come as City Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services staff take in a demonstration from Mohawk College’s IDEAWORKS applied research department. The effort will explore the ways in which the use...
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 03:30 PM
Looking for something to do with the family over March Break?
Why not build a fort with oversized foam building blocks, strap on a pair of skates and get out on the ice one last time this winter, or explore the science of optical illusions while building your own toy?
Whatever the age, and whatever the interest, the City of St. Catharines has families covered when it comes to fun, engaging activities for March Break be it a dive into local history, or a dive into the pool at the St. Catharines Kiwanis...