Posted on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 12:15 PM
The City of St. Catharines is proud to announce the winners of its 40th annual 2024 Trillium Awards.
The City’s annual Trillium Awards recognize property owners who create gorgeous front yard gardens and landscapes to help beautify our community. This year, a total of 15 awards were presented to St. Catharines’ residents and one organization, including Civic Beautification Awards, two per ward; a Community Choice Award selected through an online vote; and a Green Leader Award recognizing an...
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 04:15 PM
As we approach Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, we recognize one of the first steps toward reconciliation is truth.
Everyone is welcome to attend City Hall on Friday Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. as we raise and lower to half-mast the Every Child Matters flag in partnership with the Niagara Regional Native Centre (NRNC). Join us as we hear from Indigenous leaders in our community and connect through singing and drumming. Parking is free in Market...
Posted on Friday, September 20, 2024 01:57 PM
The City of St. Catharines is taking steps to support older adult homeowners with their property taxes through the launch of its new Older Homeowner Tax Increase Deferral Program.
Eligible homeowners, aged 65 and older, can now defer the increase in the City portion of their property taxes, providing financial relief by allowing them to delay payment on any year-over-year tax increases. The program is designed to assist older residents who may be on fixed incomes and facing challenges in keeping...
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2024 08:00 AM
Notice of Passing Amendment to the City of St. Catharines’ Parkland Dedication By-law
City File No. 60.2.15
On Sept. 9, 2024, City Council passed By-law 2024-115, adopting an amendment to the City’s Parkland Dedication
By-law (By-law 2022-173) under Section 42 of the Planning Act. The By-law amends the City’s Parkland Dedication By-law to achieve conformity with the Planning Act, following changes to provincial legislation resulting from the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23).
The amendment has...
Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 02:26 PM
The Proposal
The Planning and Building Services Department received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for lands located at 1024 Vansickle Road North. The Applications were deemed complete on August 12, 2024, pursuant to sections 22 (6.1) and 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act.
The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications propose changes to the previously approved residential buildings and the site layout including a new covered parking structure. An increase in the...