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City moving forward on living-wage designation

In an effort to lead by example, the City of St. Catharines is moving forward on a commitment to become a Living Wage Employer through the Ontario Living Wage network.

On Monday City Council approved a motion that will see the City certified as a living wage employer. St. Catharines already meets the support level of requirements, meaning all its full-time employees are paid a living wage of at least $18.12 an hour. As part of this certification the City has pledged to meet champion level requirements...

City continues investments in safe drinking water while delivering on affordability

Despite a tough budget year brought on by the impacts of COVID-19, the City is continuing to invest in safe, affordable drinking water for its residents while balancing the impact on household budgets.

On Monday night, following a public meeting on proposed 2021 water / wastewater rates, Council approved the 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget, including $6.9 million in contributions to capital infrastructure replacements and investments. While some capital spending prescribed under the City’s 10-year...

Market welcomes new farmers, producers ahead of peak season

Applications are now open for farmers and producers to join the St. Catharines Farmers’ Market for this spring/summer season.

“Niagara is renowned as a world-class growing region, so where better to feature the best of the region than right in the heart of downtown St. Catharines,” said Community and Market Coordinator Deanna Chakarova. “We really want to bring more farmers and producers right to where our local community is on a bustling market morning.”

As peak season approaches, the St. Catharines...

Residents reminded to be fire-conscious in the kitchen after Wednesday house fire

St. Catharines Fire Services is reminding residents to be aware of ignition sources in the kitchen after a Wednesday afternoon fire on Russell Avenue caused $100,000 in damages.

Fire crews were called to the single-storey home around 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 to respond to a fire that started in the kitchen. Further investigation placed the cause of the fire as accidental. A combustible appliance that was set on the stove top temporarily during cleaning caught fire due to the burner accidentally being turned...

S’no Parking restrictions in effect starting Tuesday morning

UPDATE: The significant weather event and S'No Parking restrictions were ended at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18

 

With heavy snowfall in the forecast and the City preparing to deploy its full complement of trucks for snow removal, S’no Parking restrictions will be in effect starting early Tuesday morning.

The restrictions — which prohibit on-street parking in most neighbourhoods during winter storm events — will come into effect at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Residents who fail to remove their cars...