Aquatics Centre currently closed for renovations

The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community. Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment installed during the original construction, the renovation work is now expected to extend closure until fall 2025. 

Project updates and a reopening date, once confirmed, will be provided through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).

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Lottery Licences

The Town of St. Marys has the authority to issue lottery licences to eligible charitable organizations. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission regulates and oversees charitable gaming in Ontario.

On this page:

  1. What is a lottery?
  2. Licences a Municipality can issue
  3. Lottery licencing process

What is a lottery?

A lottery event is defined by three elements:

  1. A Fee or Consideration
  2. A Chance to Win
  3. A Prize

Not all lottery events are eligible for a licence.

Licences a Municipality can issue

Municipalities have the authority to issue licences for most lottery events conducted in their communities, including:

Lottery licensing process

As a lottery licensing authority, the Town of St. Marys has a responsibility to follow the lottery licensing process set out by the AGCO. This includes:

  • Conducting eligibility reviews and maintaining current eligibility files
  • Reviewing and evaluating lottery applications and reports
  • Ensuring that proceeds are eligible and used in accordance with the licensee's charitable mandates
  • Ensuring compliance with any issued lottery licence
  • Reporting any breaches to the AGCO

Bingo Licence

Municipalities are authorized to license charity bingo games with maximum prize boards of up to $5,500.

Break Open Tickets Licence

Break open tickets are instant-win lottery tickets, which are made of cardboard and have perforated cover window tabs.

Eligible Organizations

All lottery licences issued through a municipality must have a charitable purpose.

Lottery Reports

After the lottery event has ended, reports are required to be submitted to the Town of St. Marys.

Raffle Licence

A raffle is a lottery scheme where tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize in a draw.

Use of Proceeds

Proceeds must be used to pay for direct expenses of charitable activities.

Contact Us

Town of St. Marys (general contact)
Town Hall: 175 Queen Street East
Mail: P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6

T: 519-284-2340
F: 519-284-2881
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