VQA wine, craft beer and more at Market Square tonight
With live music, tasty treats, Niagara VQA wine, craft beer and more there will be much to enjoy at Winterfest in the Square.
Set for tonight from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Market Square, Winterfest in the Square brings delicious delights from restaurants, wineries and craft brewers from across Niagara to Downtown St. Catharines.
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2017 draft City budget is on the table
City Council will consider the draft 2017 Operating Budget after public meetings scheduled for Feb. 27 and 28 at City Hall.
The meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. Residents can attend in person, watch the meeting online or on TV Cogeco.
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Second public info session to discuss residential infilling
A second public information session will be held to discuss draft recommendations to City policies, zoning standards and procedures relating to residential infilling.
The public is invited to a public information session where specific draft recommendations will be presented for review and comment. The meeting is set for Thursday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at the St. Catharines Public Library Central Branch, 54 Church St., in the Mills Room.
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The Scotties take over the Meridian Centre
Rocks will be roaring down the ice at the Meridian Centre when the Scotties Tournament of Hearts wraps up this weekend with playoff draws and finals.
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Where will you park for the Scotties?
Are you going to the Scotties? Special event parking will be $5 for evening and weekend draws at the following locations:
- Ontario Street Parking Garage
- Garden Park/Carlisle Street Parking Garage
- Head Street Lot
- Race Street Lot
- Garden Park Lot
Payment is by cash only and is paid on entrance to the garage/parking lots. Special event parking will be $10 for evening and weekend draws at the IceDogs Way Parking Lot (across from the Meridian Centre). Payment is by cash only and is paid on entrance to the parking lot.
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Are you in?
Show your support for Niagara's bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games. Visit www.niagara2021.com to show your support and help Niagara win the bid.
The winning bid will be announced March 30. Show your support for Niagara's bid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hastag #NiagaraAreYouIn and mentioning @Niagara2021 and @CanadaGames.
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City council wants inter-municipal transit
St. Catharines City Council wants to further explore setting up a consolidated transit system serving Niagara.
At a special meeting Wednesday to discuss the issue of inter-municipal transit, City Council endorsed, in principle, a partnership between St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and the Niagara Region to create a consolidated transit system.
The City of Welland made a similar endorsement earlier this week while the City of Niagara Falls will consider the issue next week.
Council also requested Niagara Region become directly involved with providing inter-municipal transit service. Niagara Region will consider the request once Niagara Falls has considered the issue. Niagara Region will need to get a triple-majority from the 12 area municipalities before it can assume the role it has been requested to play in the project.
A steering committee will develop a memorandum of understanding between the partners, including a governance framework and implementation plan for the end of 2017.
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More council online
Council Highlights offers informal summaries of some of the recent decisions and business discussed during
St. Catharines City Council meetings. The Office of the City Clerk provides a full recap of decisions and motions in its official minutes, available on the Friday after every
St. Catharines City Council meeting.
Click here for City of
St. Catharines council meeting agendas and minutes.
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Digital versions of the Garden City Current are available. Click here to read past issues.
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Property tax installment dates
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New for 2017, property tax instalment due dates have changed to the last business day of installment months.
Property tax payments are still due four times a year.
2017 instalment dates:
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Feb. 27 (Feb. 28 if needed)
City Council will discuss the City's 2017 draft operating budget
6:30 p.m., City Hall
Click here to learn about other upcoming meetings.
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Click here to learn about construction projects happening in the City.
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