Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 05:30 PM
The Planning and Building Services Department is hosting an Online Open House to provide information and receive input regarding an an application for Site Plan Agreement for lands located at 239 Lakeshore Road. The application proposes a private road development with a total of 71 units consisting of 28 townhouse units and a six storey (19.6 metre) apartment building with 43 units. A total of 128 parking spaces, including 3 accessible spaces, are to be provided within underground parking below the...
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 03:00 PM
The City’s vibrant and growing arts scene will shine in the spotlight over the coming weeks, with no shortage of experiences to enjoy during Culture Days.
The City is gearing up to present more than 100 arts and culture activities as part of Culture Days, the annual nation-wide event that invites the public to participate in and contribute to the cultural landscapes of Canadian communities. For the second year in a row, Culture Days is expanding its traditional weekend-long format to fill an entire...
Posted on Monday, September 20, 2021 05:00 PM
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 22, to comply with provincial regulations, anyone aged 12 and older will be required to show proof they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated to enter City of St. Catharines public facilities – unless an exemption applies.
Checks for COVID-19 proof of vaccination, indicating visitors are fully vaccinated with two approved doses, will be performed in addition to the visitor screening process currently in place at all City facilities, including those listed below:
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:15 AM
St. Catharines City Council has approved the re-introduction of development charges, providing a more balanced approach where growth pays for growth, rather than the burden of growth-related infrastructure falling to the taxpayer.
After extensive public engagement with the community and stakeholders – including the development industry and the City’s Development Studies Task Force, Council approved a development charges background study and bylaw Monday night, paving the way for development...
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 03:00 PM
It’s official, the City’s outdoor ice rink project has moved from its pilot stage into a full-fledged program.
Applications are now open for volunteer groups seeking to operate an outdoor skating rink in their neighbourhood under the Community Outdoor Ice Rink Program. Now in its third year, the program operated as a pilot over the last two winters, with Council passing amendments Monday of this week to extend the program. The project allows community volunteer groups to build, operate and maintain...