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Applicants sought for St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program

Several deadlines are approaching for applications to various funding streams of the St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program (SCCIP).

The program — with a goal of strengthening the city’s cultural landscape — offers annual funding through several program streams, serving diverse segments of the creative community.

“Artists and non-profits make up the very heart of our creative and cultural community,” said Acting Supervisor of Cultural Services Kathleen Powell, adding, “their contributions to culture...

Construction set to begin on Happy Rolph’s playground and pavilion upgrades

The Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm playground and pavilion will be closed starting on March 22 as the City begins work on upgrades to the two amenities.

As part of the 2020 budget City Council approved $330,000 for upgrades to the attraction. This investment comes alongside an additional $95,000 from the City to match a $95,000 donation from the Rotary Club of St. Catharines for the playground.

The project will see the current playground elements removed as the space is transformed into the farm-themed...

City program brightens up businesses

Want to add a splash of colour to your storefront? The City of St. Catharines and the City’s Green Advisory Committee can help.

Businesses can sponsor professionally designed and planted 24-inch pots filled with colourful flowers and plants for out front of their stores, offices and other businesses.

“The flower pots are always very popular and the program is a great way to grow community pride, liven up our streets and make them more beautiful and friendly,” said Development Horticultural Technician...

City to hire diversity, equity, and inclusion staff member

The City is moving forward on increasing support for ongoing and future efforts to celebrate and build diversity, equity, and inclusion in its operations, and in the community.

On Monday, City Council unanimously approved the establishment of a full-time permanent diversity, equity and inclusion staff position for the City of St. Catharines. The position, which was approved on International Women’s Day, will enhance the ongoing work to increase diversity and inclusion in City operations, and the...

Three-hour limit for on-street parking and surface lots returns to support downtown businesses

As lockdown restrictions slowly lift business is returning to downtown and with it the demand for parking.

With this in mind, the City will begin enforcing the three-hour time limit for on-street parking and surface lots starting Wednesday, March 17.

The move comes as the City continues to offer free parking at on-street spaces, lots and garages in support of local businesses. Ongoing free parking has seen some individuals who would typically park in garages downtown for extended periods moving to...