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Town aiming to improve safety of Church St. S and Jones St. E intersection

Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:34 AM

Changes are underway at the intersection of Church St. S and Jones St. E in St. Marys.

Starting this week, the Town will be taking several measures to improve safety at the corner, which has been the site of several collisions in recent years.

Council directed staff to review the intersection after hearing concerns from several residents. The review found that most accidents happen when an eastbound driver enters the intersection incorrectly. Drivers often enter the intersection incorrectly...


Sections of Grand Trunk Trail closed for paving

Posted on Monday, October 23, 2023 10:04 AM

The following sections of the Grand Trunk Trail will be closed for paving (weather dependent):

  • Tuesday, October 24, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., trail closed from James Street North to Glass Street
  • Wednesday, October 25, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., trail closed from James Street North to Wellington Street North

The remainder of the Grand Trunk Trail will remain open to the public.

Thank you for your patience.

Contact

Erica Martin-Coddington | Public Works and Building Assistant
519-284-2340, ext. 221 |

Section of Water Street North closed for paving

Posted on Sunday, October 22, 2023 10:02 AM

Please note that Water Street North will be closed for paving from Queen Street East to Parkview Drive on Monday, October 23, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Contact

Erica Martin-Coddington | Public Works and Building Assistant
519-284-2340, ext. 221 | ecoddington@town.stmarys.on.ca

GO Train service no longer available due to end of pilot project

Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 03:26 PM

A pilot project that brought GO train service to St. Marys came to an end this past Friday, October 13, 2023.

The project was launched in 2021 and provided weekday GO train service between London and Toronto, with stops in St. Marys, Stratford, and other locations. The project was operating on a two-year trial basis and has been discontinued by Metrolinx, GO’s parent company.

VIA Rail service will continue to operate in St. Marys, despite changes to GO. Passengers are encouraged to purchase VIA...


Adult Learning offering GED testing until 2024

Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:23 AM

Financial support available to cover testing costs

Adult Learning Programs of Perth is assuring residents that it will continue to offer GED preparation and testing until 2024 in response to upcoming changes to the program.

The General Educational Development (GED)® test allows adults who have not finished secondary school the opportunity to earn an Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate signed by the Minister of Education.

Those interesting in obtaining their GED must register to write the...