Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 11:10 AM
It is with deep sadness that we received news of the passing of former Mayor of St. Catharines, Alan Unwin.
Unwin's unwavering commitment to serving the public was evident throughout his career, from his position as Principal of Carlton School and Ferndale School in St. Catharines to his leadership of the St. Catharines Transit Commission in the mid-1980s.
His dedication to the community was further showcased when he successfully campaigned for Mayor in late 1994, emerging victorious among nine...
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 01:08 PM
May 7th, 2024 – Today Mayor Mat Siscoe directed the Chief Administrative Officer and City staff to adopt a housing-focused approach to the administration of the corporation. This direction includes implementing enhanced customer service protocols and expediting planning and development applications, while also acknowledging regulatory compliance as the core function for the City.
In addition, all City departments have been instructed to prioritize development applications, specifically requests...
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:23 AM
On April 30th, St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe presented the Key to the City to Tim Denis in honour of his accomplished career on the airwaves. The presentation was made at the conclusion of the Mayor’s long-standing post-Council wrap up interview conducted with Tim, which was all part of Denis’ final day on air.
Affectionately known as Niagara’s morning man, Tim Denis has been waking up Niagara for the last 29 years on 610 CKTB. Tim recently celebrated 47 years in radio and through much change...
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 04:22 PM
Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the beach. St. Catharines residents can once again apply for their residential beach parking permits for Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach.
St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 beach parking permit, valid until Sept. 30, 2024, at both Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach. For those outside of St. Catharines, parking rates of $3 per hour at either lot or a $20 per day flat rate at Sunset Beach only will apply. Lakeside Park Beach parking lot has a...
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 11:43 AM
Pursuant to the Notice By-law 2007-310, as amended, notice is hereby being given that Council will consider a recommendation to Stop Up and Close part of Woodrow Street (Part of PIN 46352-0231 (LT)), Realty File 91.190; as shown in blue below.
The recommendation will be considered at the April 29, 2024 meeting of City Council, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in-person in Council Chambers and electronically. Persons wishing to address Council or submit correspondence to Council...