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Special summer events cancelled; Canada Day reimagined
Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 05:00 PM
COVID-19 restrictions prevent popular events and reshape others
With summer just around the corner, the Town of St. Marys regrets to announce that some of its beloved events are cancelled until August 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The traditional Canada Day picnic at Cadzow Park will not occur due to restrictions on public gatherings, as the celebration typically sees almost 1,000 attendees.
This doesn’t mean that there won’t be a celebration on July 1. “We will live-stream the flag raising and live...
Town making upgrades to local dog park
Posted on Monday, May 25, 2020 07:15 AM
The St. Marys Dog Park is getting a good grooming. The popular public space has been closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions, giving the Town an opportunity to make a number of upgrades.
The improvements include placing an additional layer of topsoil on the fenced-in area of the park. The topsoil will cover any protruding obstacles left over from when the site was used to store railway equipment and materials. The topsoil is being taken from a nearby municipal construction site, making the...
Wellness Gardens to blossom at Cemetery
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:45 PM
Applications now open for free gardening plots as part of Community Wellness Program
Fresh air and the promise of homegrown produce can do a lot for one’s wellbeing, especially during these isolating times.
This week, the community garden plots at St. Marys Cemetery are being resurrected as part of the municipal response to COVID-19. Collectively called the “Wellness Gardens”, the 20 plots are available via a first-come, first-served application process. This year, there is no charge for the plots...
Town reminding residents to shop local in St. Marys
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:15 AM
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted St. Marys in many ways. Summer is usually bustling with tourists visiting our shops, restaurants and amenities but this year is beginning to look very different.
Many of our local businesses and services had to shut their doors while others have shifted to new ways of doing business. Many have been working long hours behind the scenes to manage this different way of...
St. Marys Public Library exploring curbside pick-up and delivery options
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 05:15 PM
As of Tuesday, May 19, 2020, the Province of Ontario is allowing public libraries to offer delivery and pick-up services to patrons. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 14, 2020 as part of the government’s COVID-19 re-opening plan.
The St. Marys Public Library is currently considering how it can safely proceed with pick-up and delivery services, while also following the recommendations of Huron Perth Public Health. As a result, these services will not be available as of the May 19 date proposed...