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City of St. Catharines Announces 2023 Arts Awards Winners
Posted on Monday, November 06, 2023 11:14 AM
2023 Arts Awards recipients were celebrated at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre last night.
There were 14 nominees for awards in four categories: Established Artist, Emerging Artist, Arts in Education, and Making a Difference. One special nominee was also recognized with the Jury’s Pick Award.
“I am immensely proud of the artistic talent we have here in St. Catharines,” says Mayor Mat Siscoe. “Their work continues to inspire and elevate our community making our city a hub of artistic...
Council seeking feedback on City’s Strategic Plan
Posted on Friday, October 27, 2023 11:00 AM
City Council wants to hear from residents and businesses on ways to improve and strengthen the City’s Strategic Plan.
Following last year’s municipal election, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer conducted individual interviews with Councillors to help determine how community needs have changed following the COVID-19 pandemic. It was an opportunity to hear about priorities, concerns, and their vision of what success looks like for the City in the long-term. Staff then recommended...
Joint Statement from Welland Canal Mayors regarding St. Lawrence Seaway labour disruption
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:22 AM
The Mayors of the Welland Canal issued a joint call today pushing for both sides of the St. Lawrence Seaway labour disruption to get back to the bargaining table, and reiterated the vital need for the Seaway to maintain operations. With the visible imagery of ships lining up in front of the canal at both ends, the ramifications of the shutdown are clear to the Mayors of Port Colborne, Welland, Thorold and St. Catharines.
The Seaway is one of the most vital conduits for trade throughout North...
Statement from St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe regarding new Niagara Region shelter
Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:14 AM
I am encouraged to see the announcement today that the Niagara Region will be building a temporary, modular facility to house 50 shelter spaces in St. Catharines. This facility is one step in the right direction to address the need for these services in our community and provide better options for residents in need.
I appreciate that identifying a location was the most difficult part of the process; with almost a hundred different sites across the city reviewed by regional staff, the decision to...
Public Meeting Notice - 226 Lockhart Drive
Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 12:47 PM
Meeting deferred: Future date to be determined
The Planning and Building Services Department received an application for an Official Plan Amendment for lands located at 226 Lockhart Drive. The Application was declared complete on Feb. 24, 2023. Additional and revised materials were received on Sept. 15, 2023.
The application proposes a four-storey residential building with twenty-two (22) apartment dwelling units and twenty-six (26) parking spaces. The enclosed plan provides a conceptual site...
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