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Community Improvement Plan wins national award
Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2021 04:28 PM
The City of St. Catharines has received a prestigious award on the national stage for its 2020 Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
On Tuesday night, the City earned top honours for excellence in Legislation, Policy and Program Incentives at the 2021 Brownie Awards. Founded in 2001 by the Canadian Urban Institute, the annual event celebrates the innovative efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to remediating and redeveloping brownfield sites across Canada.
Judged by an esteemed panel of...
Weekly Winter at the Market returns
Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 04:45 PM
Winter at the Market is set to return as an in-person event at St. Catharines Market Square this week, providing market goers and those hunting for unique items the chance to shop local.
“Anyone looking for unique handmade and locally-sourced gifts and decorative items for the holiday season will be able to enjoy the market in person and support our local small businesses,” said Deanna Chakarova, the City’s community and market coordinator. “We have had great success with our regular farmers market...
City launches Tree of Giving campaign for 24th year
Posted on Friday, November 12, 2021 01:15 PM
It may have a new name, but a long-standing holiday tradition continues for the City of St. Catharines.
A time of giving returns to City facilities this month, as the Tree of Giving campaign – previously known as the Tree of Little Angels –- has kicked off for the 24th year. While the new name reflects the long-standing spirit of giving by the community, the campaign carries on the tradition of collecting new, unwrapped gifts for a deserving child, in support of Community Care St. Catharines...
Fire Services urges residents to beware of the silent killer for Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
Posted on Monday, November 01, 2021 02:00 PM
As Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week returns for another year, St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents to ensure carbon monoxide alarms are in working order, and that fuel burning appliances are routinely inspected.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs from Nov. 1 to 7. Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer because it has no taste or smell and is otherwise undetectable without a carbon monoxide alarm. Exposure to CO causes flu-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, dizziness...
City announces 2021 Trillium Award Winners
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2021 01:00 PM
The City of St. Catharines is recognizing those who put the garden in Garden City.
Today the City announced the winners of its annual Trillium Awards, recognizing those who go above and beyond with their properties and gardens, beautifying the community. Two Civic Beautification Awards were granted to properties in each ward of the City, alongside the Mayor’s Award for the best overall property; a Community Choice Award selected via an online vote; and the Green Leader Award, recognizing environmentally...
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