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Public boat launch closed during daytime hours starting July 15

Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2020 12:30 PM

Repairs to Mill Dam may also impact access to Trout Creek and Mill Race Island

Disruption

The public boat launch located at Milt Dunnell Field will be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday starting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

The closure is due to work being done on the face of the nearby Mill Dam. The boat launch will be used by workers to access the dam.

A rope will be installed from the boat launch to the working area of the dam during daytime hours. As a result, access to...

Piper at the Falls

Piper at the Falls to perk up Friday nights

Posted on Tuesday, July 07, 2020 01:15 PM

Eight-week series to begin July 10

Live music is making a safe return to the banks of the Thames River this Friday!

The “Piper at the Falls” will perform every Friday night at 7 p.m. at McGiveron Island at the east side of the falls, weather permitting, throughout July and August. Les Brunton, known as “The Piper of Kintore” and a member of the Stratford Police Pipes and Drums, will share his talents on the highland bagpipes for approximately 45 minutes.

“The pipes’ powerful resonance, coupled with...

Town partners with Canadian tech start-up on new tourism app

Posted on Monday, July 06, 2020 03:15 PM

The Town’s Heritage Advisory Committee has partnered with a Toronto-based tech start-up on an app designed to boost tourism and build the profile of heritage landmarks in St. Marys. The app – called Driftscape – allows users to explore a number of the Stonetown’s local attractions in an engaging and interactive way.  

The app highlights several heritage landmarks and attractions, and features a number of guided tours. The Downtown Culinary Tour...

Town provides update on status of select municipal programs and facilities

Posted on Friday, July 03, 2020 08:30 AM

The Town of St. Marys is providing an update on the status of select municipal programs and facilities as it continues to follow the re-opening recommendations of the Ontario government.

Parks, trails and greenspaces

Although playgrounds remain closed under the Province’s emergency orders, residents are encouraged to use parks and trails to exercise and get fresh air.

Picnics on the grass in parks are allowed, as long as everyone present is a member of the same household or social bubble, and they remain...

Summer park patrol service has arrived in St. Marys

Posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 01:30 PM

Residents may notice a few new faces around St. Marys this summer. Last week, two student officers with the Stratford Police Service started patrolling parks, trails, streets and alleys in the Stonetown.

The Park Patrol officers are part of a one-year pilot project that was approved by Town Council in February 2020. The officers are using police-issued bicycles to monitor areas that are normally inaccessible to patrol vehicles, like green spaces, river banks, alleyways and off-road trails. They will...