Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2021 04:45 PM
The City of St. Catharines continues to offer ongoing supports to help strengthen the arts and culture sector, as it prepares for COVID-19 pandemic recovery.
At its June 14 meeting, St. Catharines City Council approved $289,715 in St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP) funding, with $10,715 going towards 16 applicants for the Culture Days Activity Program, and $279,000 being allocated to eight organizations through the Sustaining – Core and Midsized Program funding. This is just the first...
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 12:15 PM
While the pandemic continues to hamper in-person events, the City plans to celebrate Canada Day by giving out 500 ‘green’ packs at a curbside pickup event on June 26.
“Our Canada Day the Green Way curbside event will enable residents to receive this eco-friendly pack by safe and efficient means, so they can celebrate Canada Day with a host of handy and fun products,” said Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services Phil Cristi. “The City has a goal to reach 30 per cent tree canopy by 2030,...
Posted on Monday, June 07, 2021 10:00 AM
Residents are encouraged to nominate creative and eye-catching front yard gardens for the 2021 City of St. Catharines Trillium Awards.
The annual Trillium Awards are intended to recognize and honour those who support civic beautification efforts along with celebrating environmentally friendly properties. Residents can nominate their front yard property or other properties that have caught their eye for one of three categories. Nominations are open until June 28 on EngageSTC.ca/TrilliumAwards. Entry...
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2021 03:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines Development Charges Background Study is now available for public review and feedback, as the City considers introducing Development Charges (DCs) for residential and non-residential projects.
“The establishment of Development Charges provides a funding source for growth related infrastructure,” said Manager of Accounting and Payroll Adam Smith. “Failure to establish adequate funding for growth means that key infrastructure may not be built in a timely manner and taxpayers...
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 11:45 AM
As Pride Month celebrations get underway the City of St. Catharines is celebrating the installation of its first Pride Crosswalk, recognizing the community’s diversity and the importance of continued efforts toward inclusion.
The crosswalk was installed last week at the St. Paul Street pedestrian crossover located in front of the FirstOntario PAC, with a design developed in consultation with the City’s LGBTQ2+ and Anti-racism Advisory Committees.
The design is a modified version of the Human...