Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 10:45 AM
The City is calling on new farmers and producers to apply for a space at the 2023 St. Catharines Farmers Market.
Each spring the market expands to include outdoor spaces from May to October welcoming back farmers for the main harvest season. In addition to more market vendors, the outdoor market also features local musicians, community engagement, and an interactive Discovery Table with free and fun experiences for all ages.
“We really want to focus on building the sustainability of our community...
Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2023 09:31 AM
Lions Club votes not to extend lease agreement with City after nearly 45 years
After operating the Merritton Arena autonomously through a lease agreement originally dating back to 1979, the Lions Club of Merritton membership recently approved a motion to not renew the lease agreement beyond this year’s ice season.
The City of St. Catharines has allocated funding in its 2023 operating budget to support arena operations when the lease ends at the end of May. Lions Club treasurer Keith Brown, says...
Posted on Friday, February 03, 2023 04:25 PM
Pursuant to By-law No. 2007-310 (as amended by By-law No. 2010-116), Notice is hereby given that it is Council’s intention to discuss a request to amend the Vital Services By-law to clarify that transient hallways are excluded from the prescribed requirements at the Council meeting of Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, which is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m.
Visit stcatharines.ca/Council for information on how to access and participate in the meeting and how to request to make a delegation before Council.
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 10:58 AM
Community engagement key to developing future vision for the area
The City’s work to develop a land-use study to help guide the future redevelopment of 282-285 Ontario St. (the former General Motors lands), and areas north and south of those properties, takes another step forward with a public open house next week.
A public open house for the Ontario Street Corridor Secondary Plan will take place Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Holiday Inn and Suites, 327 Ontario St., in the Merlot Room. The community is...
Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2023 10:45 AM
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is celebrating Black History Month with several Freedom Seeker-focused tours and a brand-new exhibit opening.
Black History Month is celebrated every February and offers the opportunity for everyone to learn the stories and the many important contributions of Black Canadians.
Museum visitors are invited to take a 45-minute tour of On the Liberty Line on Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. or Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Children and their families will explore early Black...