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St. Catharines residents advised to use online or in-person options during Canada Post mail stoppage

As of Sept. 25, 2025, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike. During this strike, Canada Post mail and parcels will not be processed or delivered, some post offices will be closed, and no new mail will be accepted.

While the City’s modernization efforts, such as e-billing and online payments, have provided additional tools to conduct City business online, there are still some services which rely on the mail system. The City is working on alternate arrangements...

Coming up at City Council: September 22, 2025 meeting

St. Catharines City Council meets next on Monday, Sept. 22, at City Hall, 50 Church St., in the Council Chambers (third floor). Residents can watch in person, or online via the City’s YouTube page.

Please note, Monday’s meeting will start at 5 p.m., at which time it will resolve into a special meeting of the shareholder for the St. Catharines Municipal Development Corporation. The regular council meeting will begin no earlier than 6 p.m.

On the Consent Agenda

There are several items on the consent...

St. Catharines Launches Downtown Forgivable Loan Program to Boost Housing Supply and Accessibility

The City of St. Catharines has officially launched the Downtown Forgivable Loan Program (DFLP), a new financial incentive designed to stimulate residential development in the city’s downtown core, while advancing inclusive and sustainable housing goals.

Under the DFLP, eligible property owners in the Downtown Priority Neighbourhood may receive a one-time, interest-free, forgivable loan of up to $100,000 per property ($50,000 per unit) to offset project costs associated with creating new dwelling...