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Residents reminded to be mindful of fire safety
Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2024 11:10 AM
In the past two weeks, St. Catharines Fire Services has responded to eight fires, all of which were preventable, says Fire Chief Dave Upper. In response to the recent fires and with the colder weather approaching, SCFS is asking residents to keep fire safety top of mind.
The causes of the recent fires included unattended cooking, a space heater, and careless smoking.
St. Catharines Fire Services has the following tips for preventing these types of fires:
- Stay in the kitchen when you are frying,...
Mayor Siscoe Releases Proposed 2025-26 Budget with 2.71% Tax Levy Increase
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 04:00 PM
October 28, 2024 – Mayor Mat Siscoe has released his 2025-26 Multi-Year Budget for readoption, which proposes a 2.71% City tax levy increase for 2025, starting the 30-day amendment period for Council under the Strong Mayor legislation. The amendment period allows City Council the opportunity to make amendments to the budget and propose service level changes that could further impact the City portion of the levy.
The readoption budget makes several changes to what was approved in 2024, in addition...
City Welcomes Community Feedback on Draft Sports Field Strategy
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:17 PM
The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the release of its Draft Sports Field Strategy, a comprehensive plan designed to guide the future of sports fields and related infrastructure across the city until 2051.
This initiative addresses the needs of current and future sports enthusiasts by identifying key improvements and expansion strategies for various sports fields to meet the evolving demands of the community.
The strategy, developed in collaboration with Monteith Brown Planning...
Mayor’s Statement on OBCM Motion for Chronic Homelessness and Mental Health Crisis
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 09:41 AM
October 21, 2024
I fully support the Motion on Chronic Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety, and Addictions Crisis approved by the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus (OBCM). The motion highlights two clear realities: the growing humanitarian crisis affecting our communities, and the immediate action needed from both the provincial and federal governments.
This crisis is being exacerbated by the lack of proper support for people facing homelessness, mental health issue and addictions. Ontario’s cities...
Speak Up! Mayor's townhallSTC Initiative Bringing Government to Your Ward’s Doorstep
Posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 02:40 PM
October 15th, 2024 –
The Mayor's Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, townhallSTC, aimed at providing residents with a dedicated platform to voice their concerns, interact with the Mayor, and connect with their Ward Councillors.
The inaugural townhallSTC meeting is scheduled for November 13th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Grantham Lion's Club. This event will allow residents to discuss specific issues affecting their community and collaborate with their local leaders.
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