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Facilities close in line with Provincial COVID-19 response
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 01:36 PM
As the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 increasingly threatens overloading the healthcare system several City facilities will close in line with new Province of Ontario measures.
On Jan. 3 the Province announced it will enter into a modified Step 2 of its Roadmap to Reopen on Jan. 5, 2022 in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Restrictions aim to limit the spread of the Omicron variant as increasing numbers threaten to overwhelm healthcare capacities. Under the new Provincial regulations several...
Short-term rental licensing opens Jan. 4
Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2021 03:32 PM
Starting in the new year operators of short-term rentals can begin to apply for licences from the City.
In 2021 Council approved a Licensing and Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) for short-term rentals (STRs), such as those operated through online portals like AirBnB and VRBO. These new tools compliment amendments made to the City’s Zoning By-law late in 2020 that redefined STRs as home-based businesses. The amendments, combined with licensing and AMPS, will allow the City to better...
Holiday facility closures 2021
Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:54 PM
Several City facilities will be closed over the holidays.
Closures are set to begin on Dec. 24 and continue through Jan. 3, 2022.
During the closures, residents can call 905.688.5600 to report problems on City streets and sidewalks; sewer and water issues; or fallen trees. For COVID-19 emergency order enforcement issues during holiday closures, the public can call the Niagara Region's dispatch line at 905.984.3690 or 1.877.552.5579.
City HallCity Hall will remain open during regular business...
Fallen Firefighters Memorial campaign underway
Posted on Friday, December 17, 2021 11:39 AM
Today marked the official launch of a partnership to develop a meaningful memorial recognizing the service of firefighters, including those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives in service of their communities.
City representatives, staff and members of the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Task Force (FFMTF) joined together today to celebrate the formal launch of a donor campaign for the memorial. The event took place adjacent to the City parkette at the corner of Carlisle Street...
City continues to invest in strategic priorities and pandemic recovery with 2022 Operating Budget
Posted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 02:19 PM
While the City of St. Catharines continues to cope with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, critical investments will continue to be made on economic, social, cultural and environmental strategic priorities.
On Monday night City Council passed a $114.7-million 2022 Operating Budget, and with it a tax increase that will see the average St. Catharines homeowner paying an additional $4.06 a month. With a goal to continue strategic investments the City will utilize reserves in the year ahead...
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