News from around St. Marys.
The signature red frames are in place – announcing Stonetown Arts Annual Art Show and Sale. “Around Town”, their seventh annual fall show, will be located at 115 Queen Street, St. Marys. This year 27 members and local artists will be represented. Painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, glass, jewelry and fabric artists have created original works of…
Tonight vs. Strathroy; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. vs. St. Thomas By Stewart Grant It’s a big weekend in town for the St. Marys Lincolns. Coming off of a big 7-2 win against Sarnia in their last home game on November 3rd, the Lincolns are hoping that this weekend’s games at the Pyramid Recreation Centre will…
During this week of Remembrance, it is worthwhile thinking about life a century ago in Canada and in St. Marys. The upcoming seminar, Thursday evening, November 16, at the St. Marys Museum – Voices from 1917 – aims to provide a bit of the flavour of that significant year. 1917 was filled with events that…
Two brave Texans stopped Church Shooter By Stewart Grant Every November, we take time to remember and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifices made by our nation’s brave soldiers who died fighting for our freedom. When called upon in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and throughout our nation’s ongoing peacekeeping efforts, our armed…
First Responders Night at the PRC By Stewart Grant The St. Marys Lincolns are currently battling for position in the GOJHL’s closely-bunched Western Conference and the team has a pair of key games this weekend. At 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, the Lincolns (currently 9th place with 10 points) host the Sarnia…
By Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture.com Since the U.S. opened the NAFTA talks, and even before that, U.S. Dairy Export Council President Tom Vilsack has been pushing hard for more dairy access in the Canadian market. He has stressed the need for increased competition in North America, saying the consumer will ultimately win. I’ve heard…
Additional kick offs happening around our communities on November 3rd Since 2008, Random Act of Kindness Day® has brought together Canadian communities by engaging citizens in small acts of kindness and generosity. The message is simple; do something nice for someone and ask nothing in return other than they do something nice for someone else.…
Fans encouraged to wear pink and support Canadian Cancer Society By Stewart Grant October is breast cancer awareness month. The St. Marys Lincolns are hosting a “Pink in the Rink” night this evening at the PRC, with all fans in attendance encouraged to wear something pink to the game. The Lincolns will don special…
By Mark Wales, Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The federal government got an earful about its proposed tax changes that would have devastating impacts on incorporated farm businesses in Canada. It appears they have listened as Finance Minister Bill Morneau has now announced a reduction in small business tax rates, as well as the abandonment…
Iceland in, USA out of soccer’s World Cup By Stewart Grant One of the greatest spectacles in sport is soccer’s World Cup, which is held once every four years, with the next edition coming up next year in Russia. On Monday, Iceland celebrated its first-ever qualification for the World Cup by finishing in first place…