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St. Catharines Launches Downtown Forgivable Loan Program to Boost Housing Supply and Accessibility
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 02:00 PM
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...
143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent - Notice of Intention to Designate the Property
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 08:30 AM
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 and in the matter of the land and premises located at 143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent, City of St. Catharines, province of Ontario, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines intends to designate the property at 143 - 153 St. Paul Crescent, legally known as Lots 2169, 2170, and 2171, Corporation Plan 2, St. Catharines under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 as amended,...
3 Elizabeth Street - Notice of Intention to Designate the Property
Posted on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 08:30 AM
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 and in the matter of the land and premises located at 3 Elizabeth Street, city of St. Catharines, province of Ontario, take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines intends to designate the property at 3 Elizabeth Street, legally known as Plan 2 BLK T Lot 16 40.00FR 107.00D under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18 as amended, as a property of cultural heritage value or...
City takes action against ongoing parking violations on Oakdale Avenue
Posted on Friday, September 12, 2025 03:08 PM
The City of St. Catharines is reinforcing compliance with the City Parking By-law to protect public safety and prevent damage to municipal property on Oakdale Avenue.
Today, in response to concerns for public safety and property damage, the City, with assistance from Niagara Regional Police Service, attended 80–100 Oakdale Ave. to address ongoing parking by-law violations and took the extraordinary action of towing six vehicles from nearby City property.
“I am glad to see the combined efforts of...
148 Niagara Street - Notice of Public Meeting
Posted on Monday, September 08, 2025 02:45 PM
Proposal
The Planning and Building Services Department received an application for a Zoning By-law amendment for lands located at 148 Niagara Street. The Application is to rezone the lands to permit a nine-storey apartment building with 197 units. The application was deemed complete by the City on October 16th, 2024.
The original submission was for a seven-storey mixed use building with 192 dwelling units and 197 parking spaces. A revised application has been received that proposes a nine-storey...
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