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City Council to discuss proposed 2022 rates and fees
The proposed 2022 rates and fees will be considered for adoption by St. Catharines City Council at its June 14 meeting. The 6pm Council meeting will include the opportunity for the public to share its input on the proposed rates and fees. The City’s Budget Standing Committee approved the recommended rates and fees in May […]
City planning for impacts of climate change
On May 31, St. Catharines City Council approved the City’s first Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP), a document that will guide the City as it undertakes efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The plan outlines the City’s response to hotter summers; warmer and wetter winters; longer and wetter springs; and shorter falls, all […]
Region reminding residents of additional safety measures in place
Niagara Region residents are being reminded of the additional safety measures that are in place in Niagara as part of section 22 orders. On patios, diners at one table will once again be limited to just the same household with exceptions for persons essential to physical and mental health of the party such as caregivers. […]
Expanded restaurant patios and outdoor shopping returns to downtown St. Catharines
Beginning Friday June 18, parts of St. Paul Street and James Street will turn into a vehicle-free pedestrian zone to allow for expanded restaurant patios and outdoor shopping on sidewalks. The expanded patios and outdoor shopping will take place every Friday and Saturday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. The road will be closed to vehicles on St. Paul Street from […]
Weather Alert issued for Niagara
Weather alert issued at 11:51 AM, Wednesday June 9. Isolated slow moving thunderstorms with very heavy downpours are expected again this afternoon in a warm and humid tropical air mass across much of Southern Ontario. Local rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm in an hour or less along with wind gusts to 70 km/h […]