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Public engagement underway for James Street civic space
Posted on Friday, May 28, 2021 11:30 AM
The City of St. Catharines is turning to residents for their vision of an outdoor space in the heart of the City.
Building on the framework provided by the St. Catharines Downtown Creative Cluster Master Plan — and its successes such as the downtown location of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Meridian Centre and Brock University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts — the City is looking to the future of James Street. Specifically, the City is contemplating the creation of an enhanced outdoor,...
History InSite installation explores the evolution of downtown
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 03:00 PM
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is inviting visitors to the city’s downtown to discover the history around them through a new permanent interactive photo installation.
History InSite is a site-specific installation which juxtaposes historical photographs from the Museum’s collection with modern streetscapes by presenting the photos in, or close to, the areas which they were taken. Participants can place themselves in the location of a photo and look back in time at a scene from...
Garden City Golf Course set to open May 25 with enhanced safety measures
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2021 02:30 PM
May 21, 2021 — With enhanced safety measures in place, the Garden City Golf Course will open for the 2021 season on Tuesday, providing residents the opportunity to get out and enjoy essential exercise safely and affordably.
Following changes to the provincial restrictions, the course is set to open Tuesday, May 25, with strict health and safety measures to ensure the course operates in compliance with the current provincial orders. While it is important for residents to get out of the house...
St. Catharines Fire Services encouraging residents to have a fire safe long weekend
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 01:15 PM
As the summer season’s first long weekend approaches St. Catharines Fire Services wants residents to be extra cautious when it comes to fire safety. Barbecue safety is always important throughout the year, but for those residents dusting off their barbecues for the first time this season, it is important to undertake an initial three-step safety check of the grill by:
- Cleaning the burner ports with a pipe cleaner or wire, ensuring they are free of rust, dust, dirt, spider webs and other debris
City’s Curbside Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale is now online
Posted on Monday, May 17, 2021 11:30 AM
The City's annual Tree Giveaway and Rain Barrel Sale is back this spring with online ordering and curbside pickup.
“Regardless of restrictions as a result of COVID-19, our residents can use a simple online form to order their tree and rain barrel and take advantage of our handy curbside pickup,” said Manager of Environmental Services Mark Green. “This is one of our most popular annual events and we want to encourage residents to continue their own environmental sustainability efforts.”
Unlike previous...
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