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Hindsight will be 2022 this July in St. Marys

Mark your calendars for the party of the decade that’s worth waiting 12 years for!

After a two-year delay, the Homecoming-Heritage 2020 committee – renamed the Homecoming-Heritage 2022 committee -- has resumed planning a blockbuster weekend of fun for residents, former residents and visitors alike from July 1 to 3.

“We’re excited to move forward with this incredible weekend,” says Homecoming-Heritage co-chair Wayne Murray. “It’s been a long time coming...

“Save space for Santa” parking closures Saturday, November 27

Santa makes his traditional parade return to St. Marys this Saturday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m.!

After a year’s absence, the community is asked to “save space for Santa” in the downtown so that those who choose to watch the parade will be able to do so in a socially distanced manner, without the risk of moving and idling vehicles.

Volunteers will begin closing parking stalls on Queen Street between Water and Peel at 4:00 p.m. so that all...

The first snow has fallen, the garland is hung and the lights are strung for a safe return to the joys of Christmas this weekend in St. Marys!

Beginning this Friday, November 19 and continuing until Sunday, the Downtown Merchants Christmas Open House is the perfect opportunity to cross everyone off your gift list. Participating merchants are “paying the tax” all weekend long! Look for extended shopping hours on Friday, free horse-drawn wagon rides and live entertainment on Saturday, and a farmers’...

The next two months promise to be exciting ones for residents and visitors alike as traditional community events are reimagined for safety and events borne of the pandemic become traditions.

While the Province of Ontario acknowledges that virtual and outdoor events remain the safest options for celebrating Halloween, it has also released guidelines for those who choose to trick-or-treat or hold gatherings on Halloween day.

On Monday, November 1, residents can share their jack-o-lantern artistry with...