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Town announces list of Canada 150 time capsule items
Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 09:45 AM
Capsule to be buried at ceremony on December 9
A signed sesquicentennial flag; an award-winning butter tart recipe; a hand written letter from the mayor. These are just some of the items that will go down in St. Marys history as part of a Canada 150 time capsule project.
The project began back in October, when residents were asked to make suggestions for items to be included in the capsule. Last week, a committee of citizens, Council and Town staff judged the submissions based on size, preservability...
The festive season continues in St. Marys
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 09:30 AM
After a fantastic start to the festive season, the Town of St. Marys will continue to celebrate with a variety of December activities for the whole family.
The St. Marys Museum Annual Christmas Open House will take place Sunday, December 3. This free event will feature music, festive treats, children's crafts, a silent auction, and the grand opening of the Catalogue Christmas exhibit. The River Road Run has also sponsored skating at the Pyramid Centre on the same day from 2:45 to 3:35 p.m.
Free...
Town of St. Marys proclaims November 28 GivingTuesday
Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017 03:00 PM
The Town of St. Marys has officially proclaimed Tuesday, November 28, 2017 GivingTuesday. The proclamation was made as a show of support for this global movement, which encourages individuals, businesses and organizations to give back during the holiday season.
It was St. Marys Business Improvement Area (BIA) member and Kitchen Smidgen owner Cindy Taylor who requested the Town officially recognize GivingTuesday. Taylor will be selling mustache-shaped cookies in support of Movember as her contribution...
Sparling Bush Open House
Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 08:45 AM
The Town of St. Marys and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) are hosting an Open House to discuss the continued preservation of Sparling Bush.
This is an opportunity for the public to speak with staff, share concerns and ask questions about the future of this invaluable natural amenity.
Sparling Bush Open House
Thursday, October 26, 2017
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Municipal Operations Centre
408 James St. South, St. Marys
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Sparling Bush provides residents and visitors access...
Public invited to submit ideas for Canada 150 time capsule
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2017 01:00 PM
Capsule to be buried near the reconstructed Wellington Street Bridge
The Town of St. Marys is offering residents a chance to go down in local history by submitting ideas for items to add to a Canada 150 time capsule. The capsule will be buried near the Wellington Street Bridge and will be opened 50 years from now, in 2067.
The idea behind the capsule is to create a collection of artefacts that reflect the past and present culture of St. Marys and come from local sources. Objects could include...
Railway crossings to be temporarily closed for necessary maintenance by CN Rail on April 22
CN Rail is requiring the Town to temporarily close three railway crossings to carry out necessary rail repairs. The railway crossings will be closed starting Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 a.m. The work is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. Required repairs include the replacement of damaged rail and track ties, replacement of track ballast, and installation of planking on railway crossings at the following locations:
- James St. S
- Elgin St. E
- Elizabeth St.
A detour will be set up along Huron St. S. and Elizabeth St., as well as along King St. with signage in place to guide vehicles. Travelers are advised to expect delays during the temporary closure and to plan accordingly.
VIA rail will not be impacted by the temporary closures, but it may cause some delays due to reduced track speeds in the area.
For a more information and a detailed map or the closure and detour routes, read our full media release.
Aquatics Centre to be closed for renovations starting November 11
The Pyramid Recreation Centre pool is undergoing significant upgrades. The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 11, 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space. The project involves installing a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems to improve air quality. Repairs are also being made to any parts of the Aquatics Centre that have experienced wear and tear.
Due to unexpected construction delays and supply chain issues, the renovation work is now expected to extend the closure until July 2025.
Read our full media release for details.
Railway crossings to be temporarily closed for necessary maintenance by CN Rail on April 22
CN Rail is requiring the Town to temporarily close three railway crossings to carry out necessary rail repairs. The railway crossings will be closed starting Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 a.m. The work is scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. Required repairs include the replacement of damaged rail and track ties, replacement of track ballast, and installation of planking on railway crossings at the following locations:
- James St. S
- Elgin St. E
- Elizabeth St.
A detour will be set up along Huron St. S. and Elizabeth St., as well as along King St. with signage in place to guide vehicles. Travelers are advised to expect delays during the temporary closure and to plan accordingly.
VIA rail will not be impacted by the temporary closures, but it may cause some delays due to reduced track speeds in the area.
For a more information and a detailed map or the closure and detour routes, read our full media release.
Aquatics Centre to be closed for renovations starting November 11
The Pyramid Recreation Centre pool is undergoing significant upgrades. The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 11, 2024, to accommodate renovations to the space. The project involves installing a new HVAC unit and exhaust systems to improve air quality. Repairs are also being made to any parts of the Aquatics Centre that have experienced wear and tear.
Due to unexpected construction delays and supply chain issues, the renovation work is now expected to extend the closure until July 2025.
Read our full media release for details.