City preparing for more rain
Environment Canada has issued a
special weather statement: more rain is on the way. Environment Canada is forecasting another 40 to 70 mm of rain Thursday and Friday. City crews are out cleaning and clearing ditches, sewers and culverts to keep water moving.
If they can do so safely, residents are encouraged to assist by removing debris from ditches and culverts near their property.
The
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority has reported that the city watershed is saturated, increasing the potential for flooding. Even small amounts of rainfall at this time may cause localized flooding. Residents are asked to be careful around any open drainage ditches, inlets, trails and watercourses.
For public safety and to preserve the quality of the grass, all sports fields in St. Catharines will be closed until Monday, May 8. Residents with questions about using or renting sports fields are asked to call 905.688.5601 ext. 1926. Kiwanis Field will remain open.
Residents can report flooding, downed trees and drainage issues by calling Citizens First at 905.688.5600 or emailing
[email protected].
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Protect your home
With the increase in rain comes the potential for basements to flood.
Here are some tips to help protect your home:
- Remove debris from downspouts and point them away from the foundation wall, ideally onto the lawn or garden.
- Disconnect downspouts and sump pumps from the sanitary sewer system. During heavy rain, water discharged into the sanitary sewer from downspouts and sump pumps can overwhelm sewers, increasing the possibility of a sewer backup.
- Don't put kitchen waste, grease and oils down the sink as they can clog the sanitary sewer.
- Seal cracks or openings in walls, floors, windows, foundations and window wells.
- Ensure the grading around your home slopes away from the foundation wall.
- Ensure your sump pump is properly working.
If you do experience basement flooding call Citizens First at 905.688.5600 and contact your insurance provider.
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Put yard waste in its place
Branches and yard waste should not be dumped in ravines or creeks because they could be carried downstream, create a blockage and cause water levels to rise.
Branches and yard waste should not be dumped in ravines or creeks because they could be carried downstream, create a blockage and cause water levels to rise.
Can't get the mess cleaned up in time? Branches and grass clippings can be dropped off at landfills any time free of charge.
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Older adult artists put their work on display
The City of St. Catharines' celebrations for Canada's 150th anniversary are ramping up this weekend with a special art show at the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre.
A colourful variety of paintings and other creations by artists from the Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre will be on display during the Canada's 150th Birthday Art Show and Sale Saturday, May 6. The art show runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All are welcome. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for a fee from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some artists will offer their works for sale during the show.
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A report from Walter Sendzik
Happy Birthday
St. Catharines!
On May 1st we celebrated our city's 141st birthday - the anniversary of our incorporation as a city in 1876.
We are proud of our heritage, our progress and we have so much to look forward to. Please take a moment to enjoy this fun happy birthday video from some of the staff and community members who are working together to make St. Catharines the most dynamic, innovative, livable, and sustainable city in North America.
Enjoy.
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City Council decision about residential infill next week
City Council heard from the public and have reserved their decision about proposed changes to the City's Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law and other related changes to development review procedures and practices until next meeting.
City Council meets again Monday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. The public can attend in person, watch the livestream on the City of St. Catharines' website or watch the broadcast on TVCogeco.
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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.
City Council meeting agendas and minutes are available online.
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City Council
6:30 p.m., City Hall
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HWY-406 has a one-lane closure on both northbound and southbound sides until May 30 for work related to the Burgoyne Bridge.
On-ramps at Geneva Street at McGuire Street on the north-bound side will be closed as well.
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Click here to learn about construction projects happening in the City.
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