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Cannabis Operation Study Electronic Open House - Sept. 28, 2021

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...

St. Catharines Digital Main Street program goes City wide

Local small businesses across St. Catharines looking to build their online presence can count on some help with Digital Main Street 3.0.

The City of St. Catharines is relaunching Digital Main Street for a third year, offering one-on-one support to small businesses in expanding their reach into an increasingly important digital marketplace. The program, made possible by to a $83,862 grant from Digital Main Street’s Ontario Grants Program (OGP), will see the City’s Digital Service Squad extending its...

Fundraising underway, artists shortlisted for Neil Peart Memorial at Lakeside Park

St. Catharines’ Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force has launched a fundraising campaign to erect a public work of art in Peart’s honour in Lakeside Park, alongside the recently named Neil Peart Pavilion, a place that inspired the lyrics to a famous Rush single of the same name.

“We have seen an incredible outpouring of support since the passing of Neil Peart, including interest from across the globe inquiring as to how people could support the creation of a memorial,” said Mayor Walter Sendzik. “The...

St. Catharines Enterprise Centre supporting entrepreneurs with Starter Company Plus

Note: this release has been updated to reflect an extension of the application deadline to Oct. 4

It’s not easy to head out and pursue one’s dreams, but, for budding entrepreneurs there’s some help at the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre to assist in making those dreams a reality.

The City’s small-business support office is gearing up for another annual run of Starter Company Plus. Through the provincially funded program, the team at the Enterprise Centre provides business training, mentorship and...

What’s open, what’s closed for Labour Day with the City of St. Catharines

City Hall and administration buildings, alongside several recreation facilities will be closed this Monday to mark the Labour Day holiday.

The following City facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021:

• City Hall (including the Citizens First customer service desk)
• The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre remains closed
• Community Recreation and Culture Services administration offices remain closed
• City arenas
• City sports fields
• Port Weller Community Centre closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Russell...