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St. Catharines Fire Services warns no ice is safe ice after Sunday rescue
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2021 08:45 AM
The experience of two teens who became trapped on a Lake Ontario ice shelf, one of them eventually ending up in the frigid water, is serving as a reminder to residents to stay off frozen water bodies as the temperature warms.
St. Catharines Fire Services responded to a call Sunday evening after two teens ventured out onto an ice shelf at the end of Geneva Street. One of the two teens broke through the ice and fell into the water, unable to extricate themself from the frigid waters. The second teen...
City seeking citizen input on beach strategy development
Posted on Friday, March 05, 2021 03:15 PM
With an eye towards improving the experience of beach goers, and bolstering public safety, the City is engaging residents on their preferences and habits when it comes to visiting the waterfront.
Specifically, the City has launched an online survey to better understand the needs and experiences of residents and visitors as they pertain to City beaches. The input will help inform the development of a beach strategy aimed at improving beach experiences and offsetting issues that came to a head during...
City issues call to artists for 2021 Annual Juried Exhibit
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 03:45 PM
The City of St. Catharines is looking to artists for their insights and expressions of how the community has come together, demonstrated resiliency and adapted through a year of change and challenge brought on by COVID-19.
The City is calling on artists to submit works for the 2021 City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Art Exhibit. This year’s exhibit, which will be displayed at City Hall in the fall, is titled The Art of Resilience. This year’s exhibit aims to visually represent both how the arts...
Residents asked to give feedback on installation of new public washroom
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2021 02:00 PM
In November 2020 St. Catharines City Council approved budget for a new washroom to be included in the 2021 capital budget after requests from the community for more public facilities. Now, the City is asking for input from residents on their preferred location and design of the washroom.
“COVID-19 has meant a re-prioritization of projects that create opportunities for residents to enjoy the city’s open spaces and address social needs in the community,” said Director of Engineering, Facilities and...
City outlines Red zone facility re-openings and restrictions
Posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 05:15 PM
The Province announced today that the Niagara region will enter the Red ‘Control’ Zone of their COVID-19 framework on Monday, March 1. In response to this, the City of St. Catharines will be re-opening several facilities with restrictions in place.
“Niagara residents and businesses have stepped up to help stop transmission of the virus. Combined with the vaccination of long-term care facilities and higher-risk retirement homes and the ongoing expansion of vaccination efforts, Niagara is positioned...
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