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St. Marys to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:14 AM

The Town of St. Marys is encouraging ongoing education about Indigenous history and culture as it commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The municipality has several activities and learning opportunities planned, both before and beyond the day itself.

From September 28 to September 30, the St. Marys Museum will be hosting interactive research sessions about residential schools. Led by a PhD candidate from the University of Montreal, the sessions are designed to help...

Town and community tributes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 04:17 PM

The Town of St. Marys is providing a variety of opportunities for the community to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

“Our community is in mourning,” states Al Strathdee, Mayor of St. Marys. “For the majority of St. Marys residents, Queen Elizabeth II was the only British monarch they had known, and she had become a living symbol of endurance. We want to ensure our residents have the opportunity to pay their respects to the late queen.”

Town Council Tribute to the Queen – September...

A selection of the trees that will be available through the St. Marys Tree Power Program.

Tree Power Program coming to St. Marys for first time ever

Posted on Monday, September 12, 2022 01:07 PM

Town of St. Marys and UTRCA partnering to increase tree canopy

The Town of St. Marys Green Advisory Committee has partnered with Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) to bring the Tree Power Program to St. Marys residents.

“This program launched last year in Perth South and was such a success, piquing the interest of St. Marys residents. We’re very pleased to bring this program to our town this year.” Says Morgan Dykstra, Public Works and Planning Coordinator for Town of St. Marys. “This...

Notice of Public Meeting for September 27, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2022 02:15 PM

Amendments to Fees under the Building Code Act

Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will consider amendments to By-law 23-2006 respecting fees for building permit and Miscellaneous fees.  Moreover, whereas Ontario Regulation 332/12 requires the Town to hold at least one public meeting to inform the public of the introduction or change in a permit fee under Section 7 of the Building Code Act. 

Please be notified that such a Public Meeting will be...

Josh McKay in his full St. Marys Firefighter gear.

Firefighter Josh McKay named Firefighter of the Month for September

Posted on Friday, September 02, 2022 11:40 AM

This September the St. Marys Fire Department is proud to announce Josh McKay as its “Firefighter of the Month”.

McKay joined the St. Marys Fire Department as a firefighter in 2018 with previous experience at another fire department.  

McKay said, “From a young age I always had a desire to become a firefighter. One of my main reasons to become a volunteer firefighter was the opportunity to give back and support my community.”

McKay reflected on what is a real attraction about being a volunteer...