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...
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:30 AM
Property owners and tenants across the City are reminded that failure to meet fire code requirements may not only impact their health and safety, but also their bottom line after a Friday Ontario Court of Justice conviction.
On Sept. 10, 2021 a numbered company, 1813390 Ontario Ltd., and three of its directors pleaded guilty to six fire code contraventions related to a rental residential property at 15 Queenston St. As a result of the convictions — four counts related to failing to maintain smoke...
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2021 02:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines Planning and Building Services Department is hosting an online information session on Tuesday, September 28th, at 6 p.m., to provide information and receive public input regarding the background study on the land use impacts of cannabis production facilities, including related ancillary uses, within the City’s Agriculture and Employment Zones.
The Cannabis Act came into effect in October 2018 which had the effect of legalizing the production, sale and use of cannabis...