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Fire investigation, remediation ongoing in Port Weller

St. Catharines Fire Services continues to work with provincial and regional partners on the ongoing investigation and remediation following the Jan. 12 fire at 20 Keefer Rd. in Port Weller.

Neighbourhood safety and environmental protection remain the priorities as the complex investigation, led by the Ontario Fire Marshal, and the cleanup of the property continues. Other partners supporting this work include the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of the Environment, Niagara Regional Police, Ontario Provincial...

Public open house: Ontario Street Corridor Secondary Plan Study

Planning for the future of the former General Motors lands on Ontario Street

The City of St. Catharines is embarking on a land use study to develop a vision, and ultimately a land use plan, to guide the future redevelopment of the former General Motors lands located on the east and west side of Ontario Street, immediately south of Carlton Street.

The study, titled the Ontario Street Corridor Secondary Plan Study, is centered around the former General Motors lands at 282-285 Ontario Street,...

Online Open House - 10 Canal Street

The Planning and Building Services Department is hosting an Online Open House to provide information and receive public input regarding applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The Applications propose to change the Official Plan designation and zoning for a portion of the lands known municipally as 10 Canal Street. The complete application was received on Dec. 21, 2022 and deemed complete by the City on Jan. 16, 2023.

This application is being sought to fulfil conditions...

Notice for residents in Port Weller east regarding Keefer Road fire investigation

Dear Port Weller neighbours,

As cleanup and investigation of the fire at 20 Keefer Rd. continues, the City of St. Catharines and St. Catharines Fire Services would like to assure residents in the Port Weller area that neighbourhood safety and protecting the environment remain key priorities as we work with our partners.

During this ongoing effort, the City is working with all partners to ensure things are as safe as possible for the nearby residents and businesses. The fire was contained and extinguished...

Public Notice - 2360 First Street Louth

The Planning and Building Services Department is requesting public input regarding an application for Official Plan Amendment and application for Zoning By-law Amendment for lands located at 2360 First Street Louth. The application was declared complete on Jan. 13, 2023 (within 30 days of receipt of the complete application) pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, based on the information submitted with the application and a preliminary review by staff.

The proposed development is an...