Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 05:18 PM
Flags at City Hall are at half-mast in memory of former City of St. Catharines Mayor Alan Unwin.
Alan retired after his term as Mayor in 1997. Before becoming Mayor, Alan served three consecutive terms as a City of St. Catharines Councillor in the Port Dalhousie ward.
Alan's municipal political career followed a 30-plus-year career as an educator and school principal.
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2024 03:22 PM
The May long weekend typically signifies the unofficial start to summer, and there are plenty of family-friendly activities happening throughout the city of St. Catharines. Residents are encouraged to get out and enjoy the warmer weather with a visit to the Lakeside Park Carousel, Happy Rolph’s Animal Farm, or a walk on one of the City’s many trails.
Lakeside Park Carousel
Everyone’s favourite historic carousel opens at Lakeside Park on Saturday, May 18 for its 103rd season. On May 18, the...
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 03:36 PM
Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the beach. St. Catharines residents can once again apply for their residential beach parking permits for Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach.
St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 beach parking permit, valid until Sept. 30, 2024, at both Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach. For those outside of St. Catharines, parking rates of $3 per hour at either lot or a $20 per day flat rate at Sunset Beach only will apply. Lakeside Park Beach parking lot has a...
Posted on Friday, April 19, 2024 04:37 PM
The City of St. Catharines wants to hear from residents on the establishment of a Municipal Development Corporation (MDC). This initiative aims to harness surplus real estate assets for community benefit and support the City's housing development goals.
Proposed as a strategic initiative under the City's successful application for funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's Housing Accelerator Fund, the MDC seeks to unlock additional value from the City's surplus real estate...
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:28 AM
The City of St. Catharines is excited to announce the launch of a new public engagement campaign to gather important feedback on the creation of a new heritage conservation district in the city’s downtown.
The City is pursuing a potential Downtown Heritage Conservation District (HCD) to help manage change in the downtown to ensure its character is maintained for future generations.
As part of the Study Phase, the City is gathering input from a range of stakeholders, including residents, downtown...