Town Hall Holiday Closure

The Town would like to advise residents that Town Hall will be closed for the holiday season from Monday, December 25, 2023 until Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

All essential services will continue to operate throughout the holidays. Town Hall will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

For after-hours Town-related emergencies, please call (519) 599-3131.

For more information, please contact the Administration Department.

Olde Fashioned Christmas in Downtown Thornbury

Join us on Saturday, December 9, 2023, for another magical Christmas in Thornbury!

Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, axe throwing, live music, Collingwood Circus Company, visit with Santa, extending shopping hours and more!

A special tradition that’s been a part of the community and area for over 40 years!

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Bay Street East Neighbourhood Meeting Follow-Up

Town staff and the Town's engineering consultant, WT Infrastructure, met with local residents on Saturday, December 2 at Bayview Park to discuss the upcoming Bay Street East project. The Town's project team was able to clearly illustrate some of the challenges they face based on existing conditions and residents were able to share their thoughts on different elements of the project. The project team will consider feedback provided through the preliminary design process, along with regulatory requirements, the Town's Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan and Engineering Standards. The first of two planned Public Information Centres are expected to be held in early 2024.

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Update on Thornbury West Reconstruction Phase 1B

The Town's Director of Operations provided an update to Council at the November 28 Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the Thornbury West Reconstruction project. At the meeting, it was indicated that a Notice of Motion for reconsideration of a previous Council decision related to the project would be provided at the December 18, 2023 Council Meeting. If five members of Council vote in favour of the motion to reconsider, Town staff would then bring a report concerning the design reconsiderations to a future Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 2024. 

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Official Plan Update

Thank you to everyone who attended the Official Plan Review Phase 2 Workshops. The feedback provided from the six public engagement sessions will be incorporated into the policy writing stage of the project.

All Phase 2 Background Papers continue to be available for review on the project webpage. Comments can be submitted to the Official Plan project staff to be considered as policy is drafted. A comprehensive set of modifications and updates will be prepared in 2024, which will be brought forward with a Public Open House, Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for Council in the Spring.

To learn more and to stay engaged with the project, visit the project webpage and subscribe to receive updates.

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Seasonal Trail Grooming Returns this Winter

Parks and Trails staff are excited to welcome back hikers, snowshoers and skiers to the trails at the Municipal Golf Course this winter! Access to the recreation complex parking lot is currently closed and will be opened once Mother Nature provides staff with enough snow to properly groom the trails and prevent damage to the golf course.

Dogs are welcome on the trails, but they must be on leash. Allowing your pet to run free in the park could result in a fine. Dog owners looking for an off-leash park can visit Moreau Park in Thornbury or Heritage Park in Craigleith.

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