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Town of St. Marys making changes to Traffic and Parking By-law

The Town of St. Marys is aiming to improve road and trail safety with its new Traffic and Parking by-law. The by-law was approved by Town Council on May 9, 2023, and will take effect on August 1, 2023.

The new by-law will allow the use of off-road vehicles on local streets between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Those who choose to drive off-road vehicles on the street will be subject to regulations outlined in the Highway Traffic Act. The Act includes requirements around driver and vehicle licensing,...

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St. Marys welcomes visitors with new directional signage

The Town of St. Marys is making it easier to find local amenities with the installation of 70 new directional signs. It’s all part of the municipality’s Signage and Wayfinding Strategy, a multi-year project led by its Tourism and Economic Development department.  

The strategy was developed by a consultant in 2017 following a public engagement campaign. Feedback from residents, visitors and municipal staff was used to identify several key destinations in town, like the St. Marys Quarry, Pyramid...

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Fire Department testing new siren on Friday, May 12, 2023

The St. Marys Fire Department has a new tool for raising the alarm when preparing to attend a call. A siren was installed on the property this week and will be tested this Friday, May 12, 2023.

Tests on the siren will happen from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Municipal and Fire Department staff will be positioned throughout St. Marys to ensure the alarm can be heard throughout town.

Once approved, the siren will be used to alert residents of fire calls that happen between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m....

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New opportunities at this year’s Stonetown Heritage Festival

More vendors, more food and more fun happening July 14 to 16

The countdown is on for this year’s Stonetown Heritage Festival, taking place July 14 to 16 – and there’s many ways to participate in making the festival the best yet!

“We’re preparing for a festival that will truly be bigger than ever,” says Town of St. Marys Events Coordinator Alanna Bowes. “The Saturday of the festival will cover more of the downtown than in years past, with activities for all ages.”

This year, attendees can enjoy an...

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Service Ontario closed May 1, 2023

The St. Marys Service Ontario office is closed today (May 1, 2023) due to staff illness. It will re-open tomorrow (May 2, 2023) for regular hours.

Thank you for your understanding.

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