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St. Marys pandemic business directory now available

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 04:00 PM

Convenient listing makes it easy to support local business

Since the Province of Ontario mandated that only essential workplaces remain open to reduce the spread of COVID-19, knowing which businesses are open has been a challenge.

The Town of St. Marys is pleased to offer a reliable directory of local businesses so residents can continue to get the products they need while supporting our community during this unprecedented pandemic. The directory also includes useful links to help businesses cope with...

Town of St. Marys waiving penalties and interest charges on municipal payments for 30 days

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 11:45 AM

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, St. Marys Town Council passed a resolution to waive all penalties and interest charges on municipal payments, including property taxes, child care bills and water/wastewater bills for 30 days. The move is being made to help alleviate the financial burdens facing residents and business owners in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

“We recognize and understand the economic challenges that have come out of this crisis,” said Mayor Al Strathdee. “By waiving interest and penalties,...

Town of St. Marys launching new Community Wellness Program

Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 09:00 AM

The Town of St. Marys is introducing a new initiative designed to connect residents with resources during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Community Wellness Program will launch on Thursday, March 26, 2020, and will operate from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The program aims to address a number of issues that could emerge in the community as the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold. The program’s goal is to reduce or eliminate barriers related to food, nutrition, medication and other essential...

Town of St. Marys declares State of Emergency

Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2020 12:00 PM

Following the lead of the Province of Ontario, the Town of St. Marys has made the decision to declare a State of Emergency, effective March 19, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. To date, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 among St. Marys residents.

The decision was led by Mayor Al Strathdee:

“I am declaring a State of Emergency to impress upon residents the urgency and seriousness of this situation,” said Strathdee. “With a second case now confirmed in St. Marys, we all...

Town of St. Marys provides update on COVID-19 response

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 11:45 AM

Municipal offices, recreation and leisure facilities, and child care centre closed

In an effort to promote social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Town of St. Marys has indefinitely closed its municipal offices, located at Town Hall and the Municipal Operations Centre.

This action follows the closure of a number of other municipal recreation and leisure facilities, as well as the St. Marys Child Care Centre. All programs, bookings and events at each of these facilities are cancelled....