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FM96 “Breakfast on the Bridge” Friday May 18

Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11:30 AM

Set your alarm bright and early for a distinctly St. Marys start to the summer season, as FM96’s popular “The Taz Show” takes over the downtown, broadcasting live from the historic Green Bridge between 5:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18 – and the entire town is invited to watch!

Water Street from Queen to Parkview will be closed to vehicular traffic from 4 to 10 a.m. to accommodate the broadcast. Public parking will also be prohibited in the area, including the alley behind the stores and services...

Town of St. Marys to conduct second emergency services exercise

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2018 04:00 PM

The Town is once again testing how it would respond in the event of a major emergency in St. Marys. On Thursday, May 31, 2018 between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, the Town will conduct an emergency services exercise at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.

The Town led a similar exercise in May of 2017. The 2017 scenario, known as “Exercise Hail Mary,” measured the Town’s response to a collision that involved a school bus and an oil tanker truck. This time, the Town will test its ability to manage a major evacuation...

Final date for policing service transition announced

Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2018 12:15 PM

Following extensive contract negotiations, the Town of St. Marys is announcing a final date for its policing service transition. On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Town will officially welcome the Stratford Police Service to St. Marys. 

The Town’s application to bring the Stratford Police Service to St. Marys was approved by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission (OCPC) and members of Council in mid-2017. The decision to change providers followed a review of policing alternatives that was completed...

Firefighters Breakfast

Fire Department’s annual charity breakfast a major success

Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2018 12:15 PM

Local firefighters swapped their fire hoses for spatulas this past Sunday, May 6, 2018 to host the annual Firefighters Breakfast at the St. Marys Fire Station. For several hours throughout the morning, firefighters worked in the kitchen and on the line to prepare and serve freshly cooked food to the community.

The event saw over 1000 hungry people come through the door, all looking forward to enjoying pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage with juice, milk and coffee to wash it down. Following...

Stonetown Entertainers choir

Stonetown Entertainers present an evening of music and song

Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2018 11:30 AM

Special guests include soloist Chloe Weir and Jazz duo Jaron Camp and Richard Sumstad

On Friday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m., the Stonetown Entertainers will present an evening of music and song in the community hall at the Pyramid Recreation Centre (317 James Street South). The concert will encompass a range of genres from Celtic to classic Canadiana, sing along and barbershop. Dessert and refreshments will be served as part of the event.

The men’s and ladies' choir for ages fifty and older has been sharing...