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St. Marys hosting Stonetown Triathlon July 6

The Stonetown Triathlon comes to St. Marys this Sunday, July 6, 2025!

During the competition young athletes aged 8-19 years will swim in the quarry, cycle our streets, and run along the Thames River.

To accommodate the cycling route, the following roads will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6:

• Thomas St. from Park St. to the Sewage Treatment Plant
• Park St. from Thomas St. to Water St. S
• Water St. S from Park St. to the entrance of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Queen St. will...

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Town seeking input on development of Cemetery Master Plan

The Town of St. Marys is developing a Cemetery Master Plan to guide the future of the St. Marys Cemetery over the next 25 years. This initiative will ensure the cemetery continues to meet the evolving needs of the community while preserving its historical significance and enhancing operational sustainability.

In collaboration with consultants and incorporating public feedback, this plan aims to assess the current condition and capacity of the cemetery, formulate strategies for long-term...

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Traffic closures for 2025 Canada Day parade

Portions of James St. S, Queen St. E, Wellington St. S and Park St. will be closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, for the St. Marys Canada Day parade.

The parade will leave the Pyramid Recreation Centre at approximately 11:00 a.m. and proceed to Cadzow Park.

The following sections will be closed from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:

• James St. S from Meadowridge Dr. to Queen St. E

• Queen St. E from James St. S to Wellington St. S

• Wellington St. S from Queen St. E to Park St.

• Park St. from Wellington St. S to Tracy St.

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Town of St. Marys appoints Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief

Mayor Strathdee and the Council of the Town of St Marys are pleased to announce the promotion of Deputy Fire Chief Phil West to the position of Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief for the Town effective June 30, 2025.

Since joining the department in 1995, West has held leadership positions at every level. Beginning his career as a firefighter, he advanced to Fire Lieutenant in 2019, Fire Captain in 2022, and Deputy Fire Chief in 2024, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to the...

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Holiday hours for Town facilities – Canada Day (July 1, 2025)

Please note the following hours will be in effect for Town of St. Marys facilities for Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1, 2025).

Closed:

• Administrative offices (Town Hall and Municipal Operations Centre)
• Adult Learning
• Child Care Centre
• EarlyON Centre
• Fire Station
• Friendship Centre
• Landfill
• Library
• Mobility Services offices (rides must be booked by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26)
• Pyramid Recreation Centre (including the Aquatics Centre that is temporarily closed for renovations)
• Service Ontario

Open:

• Garbage and...

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