Ontario Easing Some COVID Restrictions January 31

With key public health and health care indicators starting to show signs of improvement, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, today released details of steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures, starting on January 31, 2022. In the absence of concerning trends in public health and health care indicators, Ontario will follow a cautious and phased approach to lifting public health measures, with 21 days between each step.

Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program

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Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures put in place to blunt the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can now apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program starting today.

City participating in the My Main Street program

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The My Main Street Business Accelerator program will play an important role in supporting new and existing businesses in the downtown and Merritton neighbourhoods. In particular, this program will support BIPOC, women-led and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and businesses to ensure that our main streets remain vibrant and reflect our City’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

City launches Design District and related website

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The City of St. Catharines is partnering with home design, construction, retail and manufacturing businesses to launch the Design District, a one-stop destination for design, building and renovation needs in the city.

Community Improvement Plan wins national award

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The City earned top honours for excellence in Legislation, Policy and Program Incentives at the 2021 Brownie Awards. Founded in 2001 by the Canadian Urban Institute, the annual event celebrates the innovative efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to remediating and redeveloping brownfield sites across Canada.

How we help entrepreneurs make their dreams come true

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The St. Catharines Enterprise Centre (SCEC) provides the information, resources and tools that entrepreneurs need to launch and grow their businesses.

How we helped more than 60 businesses digitally transform themselves

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Thanks to the efforts of our Digital Service Squad, more than 60 local businesses have received digital transformation grants. These grants, which were offered by Digital Main Street, helped local main street businesses improve their digital presence.

How we encourage investment that meets our city's needs

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With is renewed CIP, the City of St. Catharines is continuing its tradition of partnering with the private sector to encourage investments that help shape the city based on the needs of the community.

Celebrate 2021 Economic Development Week with TeamSTC

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It's Economic Development Week and TeamSTC is joining with communities around the world to celebrate the impacts EcDev professionals and the programs, initiatives and businesses they support have on their communities.

St. Catharines awarded Safe Travels Stamp

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Tourism St. Catharines has played, and will continue to play, a leading role in upholding the highest standards of health and safety and ensuring visitors feel safe in our destination.

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Ontario Easing Some COVID Restrictions January 31

Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program

City participating in the My Main Street program

City launches Design District and related website

Community Improvement Plan wins national award

How we help entrepreneurs make their dreams come true

How we helped more than 60 businesses digitally transform themselves

How we encourage investment that meets our city's needs

Celebrate 2021 Economic Development Week with TeamSTC

St. Catharines awarded Safe Travels Stamp

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