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‘Historic’ agreement for city and native centre

‘Historic’ agreement for city and native centre

June 26, 2018 By Karena Walters, St. Catharines Standard Originally appeared at https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/news-story/8697573–historic-agreement-for-city-and-native-centre/ St. Catharines city council approved signing a memorandum of understanding with Niagara Regional Native Centre Monday night in what the mayor called a “historic moment” for the city. Members of the centre were at city hall for the unanimous council vote, which […]

St. Catharines receives $2.8 million for affordable rental housing

St. Catharines receives $2.8 million for affordable rental housing

St. Catharines receives $2.8 million for affordable rental housing April 30, 2018 St. Catharines will receive $2.8 million for affordable rental housing from a new development charges rebate program. St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley made the announcement at City Hall on Friday. This is one of the priorities outlined in the Housing Action Plan to […]

St. Catharines supports eliminating taxes for affordable housing

St. Catharines supports eliminating taxes for affordable housing

St. Catharines supports eliminating taxes for affordable housing Appeared in The St. Catharines Standard, by Karena Walter  March 21, 2018 St. Catharines council is backing a plan that would see property taxes currently paid by Niagara Regional Housing go into creating more affordable housing units in the city. Council voted 8-3 to support the tax […]

MAYOR’S INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT DONATES $25,000 TO YWCA NIAGARA REGION CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

MAYOR’S INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT DONATES $25,000 TO YWCA NIAGARA REGION CAMPAIGN FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Mayor’s Invitational Golf Tournament donates $25,000 to YWCA Niagara Region campaign for affordable housing November 16, 2017 Mayor Walter Sendzik and the Mayor’s Invitational Golf Tournament committee are helping YWCA Niagara Region launch a capital campaign to build new affordable housing in St. Catharines. Mayor Sendzik and committee members presented a $25,000 donation from the […]

Pocket Change: Local business making a difference

Pocket Change: Local business making a difference

Pocket Change: Local business making a difference October 13, 2017 Congratulations to new business owner Melissa Parkins on the opening of pocket CHANGE located downtown St. Catharines. Pocket Change – is a shop that is dedicated to home and personal accessories, jewellery and locally sourced food products. All products are by local artisans, crafters and that any […]