Posted on Friday, April 23, 2021 09:45 AM
Even as we remain apart there are those in the community who continue to bring people together, strengthening the community ties that are more important than ever. One need look no further than Jeffrey Lennox, who is being recognized as the Margaret and Robin MacLennan Youth Volunteer of the Year as the City of St. Catharines marks National Volunteer Week. The Margaret and Robin MacLennan Youth Volunteer of the Year award is presented to the youth individual who has displayed and...
Posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 02:00 PM
The City is looking to residents to provide some insight on their experiences when it comes to accessing City services online.
The City is moving forward on a complete redesign of its website, focusing on ease of navigation, accessibility, and the delivery of services in an efficient manner online. Part of that effort will be tailoring the new site to the needs of users. To better understand those needs, and how to serve them, the City is inviting residents to complete a brief online survey.
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Posted on Friday, April 16, 2021 06:30 PM
As the Province institutes further restrictions in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases the City will close outdoor amenities such as playgrounds and sports fields.
Risk of COVID-19 transmission in the community continues to climb, posing risks to individual health and the capacity of the health care system to respond. On April 16, 2021 alone, 154 new cases of the virus were confirmed in Niagara, bringing the total active case count to 1,405 – a record high for the region. From a provincial perspective,...
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2021 01:30 PM
The City of St. Catharines is stimulating investment in affordable housing, commercial redevelopment, heritage preservation, brownfield remediation and more, through its latest Community Improvement Plan.
The plan, known as 2020CIP, is designed to encourage investment in the city by providing incentives to the private sector.
“These latest programs take a proactive approach to revitalizing, reshaping and positioning our city as an attractive place to live and do business,” said Senior Planner Bruce...
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 03:45 PM
Be it the advent of self-driving vehicles, or a shift toward greener active transportation, City streets, trails and sidewalks will be ready for the future of transportation.
On Monday, City Council approved the adoption of a new Transportation Master Plan. The document is the product of extensive public consultation — including technical workshops, in-person open houses and online information sessions — and study that first began in 2017. The TMP will provide a roadmap for the development of new...