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Town of St. Marys declares State of Emergency

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 PM

Following the lead of the Province of Ontario, the Town of St. Marys has made the decision to declare a State of Emergency, effective March 19, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. To date, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 among St. Marys residents.

The decision was led by Mayor Al Strathdee:

“I am declaring a State of Emergency to impress upon residents the urgency and seriousness of this situation,” said Strathdee. “With a second case now confirmed in St. Marys, we all...

Town of St. Marys provides update on COVID-19 response

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:45 AM

Municipal offices, recreation and leisure facilities, and child care centre closed

In an effort to promote social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Town of St. Marys has indefinitely closed its municipal offices, located at Town Hall and the Municipal Operations Centre.

This action follows the closure of a number of other municipal recreation and leisure facilities, as well as the St. Marys Child Care Centre. All programs, bookings and events at each of these facilities are cancelled....

Town notified of St. Marys resident with confirmed case of COVID-19

Posted on Saturday, March 14, 2020 01:45 PM

Resident is first confirmed case in Huron-Perth region; risk remains low

The Town has been notified by Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) that a resident of St. Marys has tested positive for COVID-19 (corona virus).

According to HPPH, the resident is a 64 year-old male who presented to the emergency department at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 12, 2020 with symptoms unrelated to COVID-19. His condition changed in the emergency department and it was identified that COVID-19 should be considered,...

Select Town of St. Marys facilities closing indefinitely in response to COVID-19

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 03:45 PM

The Town of St. Marys is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our community. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the following municipal facilities will be closed indefinitely: 

  • Pyramid Recreation Centre (including arena and pool)
  • St. Marys Friendship Centre
  • St. Marys Youth Centre
  • St. Marys Museum
  • St. Marys Public Library 
  • Town Hall 
  • Municipal Operations Centre
  • St. Marys VIA Rail Station (including St. Marys Station Gallery)
  • St. Marys Child Care Centre (closed until Sunday, April 5, 2020,...

St. Marys Child Care Centre closing temporarily to prevent spread of COVID-19

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 01:00 PM

Before and After School and EarlyON programs also cancelled

In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following a directive from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Minister of Education, the Town of St. Marys is temporarily closing the St. Marys Child Care Centre.

The Before and After School Programs that run at Holy Name of Mary School and Little Falls Public School, and the EarlyON programs that run at the Pyramid Recreation Centre and St. Marys Public Library are also being...