News from the City of St. Catharines

The City of St. Catharines is putting S’No Parking into effect starting at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 so crews can remove snow from City streets.
The City urges residents to not park on the road so it can plow streets as quickly and efficiently as possible. S’No Parking will be in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 to 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. A winter storm warning is in effect and Environment Canada is forecasting 15-25 cm of snow is possible starting Saturday... Read More...

The City’s warming centres at Market Square and the Russell Avenue Community Centre will be available this weekend for anyone who needs a place to keep warm and escape the exceptionally cold temperatures and winter weather elements. 
Market Square – 91 King St. Saturday, Jan 19 – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Russell Avenue Community Centre – 108 Russell Ave. Saturday, Jan 19 – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,... Read More...

St. Catharines Council has opted in to permitting private retail cannabis stores to locate in the city.
The decision came with unanimous support by Council at its Jan. 14 meeting. In addition to notifying the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) of its decision, Council is also requesting the province provide greater regulatory input and control when it comes to the location of stores in communities.
Council’s motion also called for the creation of a Municipal... Read More...

An exhibition featuring works by an Indigenous artist described as one of the most important artists in Canadian contemporary art history, is on display at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
The community is invited to celebrate the opening of the exhibit featuring works by Carl Beam, the first Indigenous artist to have his work purchased by the National Gallery of Canada as contemporary art. The opening reception for “Carl Beam: Us and Everything” is free... Read More...

Landlords must make sure their rental properties are up to code and safe for their tenants to live in, Acting Fire Chief Jeff McCormick said after the Ontario Court of Justice levied fines in provincial court against two St. Catharines property owners on Dec. 14, 2018.
“Every resident deserves to feel safe in their own home,” said the acting fire chief. “It is an owner’s responsibility to ensure that their buildings are in full compliance with the Ontario... Read More...