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Steps to the Lake: Christie Street

Lake Access at Christie Street Right-of-Way

In 2021, the City of St. Catharines completed the installation of shoreline protection between Considine Avenue and Christie Street, the Abbey Mews area of Port Dalhousie. As a result of this work, the stairs located at the end of the Masefield Avenue right-of-way (ROW) were required to be closed. Through the completion of the Waterfront Access Master Plan, the City completed a review of the optimal location to install a new set of stairs to provide...

Public Meetings Deferred

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following Legislated Public Meetings, scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, have been deferred:

• Housing Accelerator Fund - City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment: Affordable Housing Parking Exemption (File: 24 115258 ZA)
• Planning Act Public Meeting – 226 Lockhart Dive Official Plan Amendment (File: 23 101003 OP)

Details regarding rescheduling these Public Meetings will follow at a later date.

Statement from Mayor Siscoe on the passing of Councillor N. Carlos Garcia

December 9, 2024 – It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Councillor N. Carlos Garcia, a dedicated public servant and a beloved member of our community. Councillor Garcia served as a City Councillor for the Port Dalhousie Ward from 2014 to 2024 and previously held the position of Regional Councillor for St. Catharines. Throughout his time in office, Councillor Garcia was a fierce advocate for his constituents, always striving to make Port Dalhousie and St....

Statement in response to Premier Ford’s letter to Mayors

December 5th, 2024  – I would like to thank Premier Ford and the Ontario government for the steps announced today regarding the homelessness, opioid and mental health crises in Ontario. The Premier has taken our collective concerns seriously, and the proposed legislation as outlined in today’s letter clearly indicates a path forward in dealing with serious public safety and security concerns in our communities. 

In the near future, we look forward to legislation that addresses: 

• greater funding and...