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Re-designation of Ontario Street property approved

Last night Council approved amendments to the City’s Official Plan, which included the re-designation of industrial land on Ontario Street for residential and mixed-use purposes.

“In the past month, Council has taken significant strides to put in place policies and programs that will transform St. Catharines,” explained Mayor Walter Sendzik. “Council’s decision to change the designation of the former GM lands on Ontario Street from industrial to residential and commercial uses, combined with the recently...

Fire code compliance stressed with homeowners, landlords and tenants

A recent Ontario Court of Justice conviction, together with a $2,500 fine, is serving as a reminder to St. Catharines homeowners, landlords and tenants of their responsibilities when it comes to fire safety, specifically the requirement for working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

On Nov. 27, 2020 the owner of a residential rental property at 102 Village Rd., was found guilty of four charges related to a failure to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, alongside a failure to ensure these...

Electric vehicles deliver environmental boost and cost savings

New City fleet investments aren’t just delivering savings for taxpayers, they are saving the environment.

This fall the City purchased its first fully electric vehicles, three 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. The purchase of the vehicles, which replace the trucks that were utilized by Municipal Works supervisors, comes as the City continues efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to the fight against climate change. Having declared a Climate Emergency, the City has committed to reducing its...

City Transportation Master Plan moves forward

St. Catharines is rolling ahead with its Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and is now seeking public input.

A Transportation Master Plan is a long-range strategy that will ultimately guide the future of transportation within St. Catharines to support community growth. Designed as a strategy to assist City staff to proactively plan for the future of the City, the TMP supports infrastructure implementation, behaviour change and policy directions.

“The TMP will guide the future of transportation with long-term...