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City Hall News: August 2022

Stay updated on current news, City Council highlights and ongoing events in our #ThoroldON community

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In this issue

  1. City of Thorold hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station
  2. Thorold supports Community Care's Back to School campaign
  3. Thorold + Manitoba 13 For 13 event
  4. Residents invited to participate in Thorold's Commemorative Bench Program
  5. Calling all landlords and tenants
  6. Council Corner
  7. 2022 Municipal and School Board Election
  8. Upcoming community events
  9. Reminder to residents: Thorold pool and splashpad

City of Thorold hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new fire station

Groundbreaking event

Pictured left to right: Councillor Anthony Longo, Councillor Ken Sentance, Councillor John Kenny, Councillor Fred Neale, Manoj Dilwaria, Chief Administrative Officer, Mayor Terry Ugulini, Terry Dixon, Fire Chief, Regional Councillor Tim Whalen, Councillor Victoria Wilson, Melissa Stickl, Associate and Director of Architecture, Vallee, Abu Rashed, Project Manager, Brian Weir, Senior Project Manager, Manorcore

Construction will start early September on District 1 new fire station

The City of Thorold hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on August 11, 2022 for their new District 1 fire station. Located on McCleary Drive, the 16,000 square foot facility will be more central to Thorold, catering to the rapid growth of the city and providing direct access to the highway.

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Thorold supports Community Care's

back to school campaign

City Hall staff posing with school supplies

City staff pictured left to right: Anel Kertic, Development Services Technician, Jason Simpson, Chief Building and By-law Official and Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, Manoj Dilwaria, Chief Administrative Officer, Carrie Groulx, Executive Administrative Assistant, Abu Rashed, Project Manager, Aleem Khan, Plans Examiner,  Ruddy Tenorio, Plans Examiner, Meghan Birbeck, Senior Planner, Heather Ekey, Health and Safety Specialist

Thank you to everyone who donated to Community Care's back to school campaign


City of Thorold staff would like to thank everyone who took the time to donate sneakers, backpacks, notebooks and pencil crayons to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold's #SnacksNSneakers back to school campaign. Together, we helped prepare children in our community to go #backtoschool on the right foot.

Thorold + Manitoba 13 For 13 event

Kids playing with magician
Kids playing with bubbles
Girl with facepaint
Kids getting swag
Balloon

Thank you to everyone who joined us on August 9, 2022 to celebrate the unique cultural heritage of partner province Manitoba as part of the Niagara 2022 Canada Games 13 For 13 Festival

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Residents invited to participate in Thorold's commemorative bench program

Bench

The purchase and donation of a bench includes a customized name plaque with inscription and maintenance of the bench for fifteen years

“We are happy to give residents an opportunity to memorialize their loved ones in the newly renovated Battle of Beaverdams Park. We look forward to seeing the park slowly fill up with benches that are meaningful and hold sentimental value to members of our Thorold community.” - Manoj Dilwaria, Chief Administrative Officer

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Calling all landlords and tenants

Lady holding key

Our Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Program aims to keep properties in #ThoroldON well-maintained and safe

The RRL Program was established in 2018 to ensure a safe and healthy experience for all landlords and tenants involved in the property rental process in Thorold. 


We maintain an updated list of licensed properties on our website so residents can take comfort in knowing that a property has been inspected and is licensed. RRLs are valid for a period of two years from the date issued on the licence. 


Landlords and tenants in Thorold are encouraged to review more information on the RRL Program, including the list of currently licensed properties, on the Residential Rental Licensing section of our website.

Learn more

Council corner

August Council Meeting Highlights


  • City Council approved the Thompson Ave. sidewalk from McMann Dr. to Stewart Ave. on the South side of the road
  • City Council approved a trailer or small temporary office structure to be placed onsite at Lakeview Cemetery
  • City Council approved a crossing guard position for the intersection of Tupper Dr. and Sullivan Ave.
  • City Council approved a healing garden to be created at Mel Swart Park in 2022
  • City Council approved 14 additional commemorative bench locations at Battle of Beaverdams Park

Upcoming Council Meetings


Tuesday, Aug. 30 @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept.13 @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 6:30 p.m.

Watch the meetings live by using the direct link to our YouTube channel below

YouTube channel   
Agendas & Minutes

2022 Municipal & School Board Election

Thorold votes graphic

Did you know that for the 2022 Municipal & School Board Election, you can vote online before Election Day, as well as by traditional paper ballot on Election Day? 

Confirm your information

Make sure you are on the voters list and that all of your information is accurate no later than August 31, 2022. 

Work the Election

The City of Thorold will be hiring for several positions for Election Day, October 24, 2022. Applications will be available beginning August 26, 2022 on our website and at City Hall (hard copy). Successful applications will be invited to attend the job fair on September 14,2022 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.


We're looking for:

  • Deputy Returning Officers
  • Revisions Deputy Returning Officers
  • Vote Tabulator Operators


Email [email protected] for more information. 


Mark your calendars!


August 22

Certified candidates were announced


August 26

Applications available for residents to apply to work the Election


September 1

Voter's List available to Certified Candidates


September 14

Election Job Fair for successful candidates


October 11 - 22

Online voting period


October 24, 2022

Election Day

(in-person)

More details

Upcoming community events

Garage sale sign

August 27: Indoor Garage Sale

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Women's League White Elephant Room Sale a.k.a. "Indoor Garage Sale" 

Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Queen Street, Thorold

Bullseye

September 6: Fraud Awareness Seminar

Hosted by Thorold Seniors Association, featuring speaker Brock Godfrey

Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Thorold Senior's Centre

Details: 2 sessions: 1. Fraud Awareness and 2. Computer Security

More information

Festival signage

September 10 & 11: Harvest Fest

Hosted by the Knights of Columbus 2319 

Date/Time: Sept 10, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. & Sept. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Holy Rosary Hall

DetailsVendor applications are still being welcomed!

View more information or download vendor form

Yard sale sign

September 17: Community Yard Sale

Join in on the fun at the upcoming Community Yard Sale

Time: Various times as decided by property owners

Location: Various properties throughout the city

Details: Register your property at the link below

Register your property

Running

September 18: Thorold Terry Fox Run

In support of the #TerryFoxRun for cancer research

Time: 9:00 a.m. Registration, 10:00 a.m. Start

Location: Thorold, ON

Details: View details at link below (subject to change)

View more information or register

Tea pot and kettle

September 18: High Tea

Presented by Thorold Seniors Association

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Thorold Senior's Centre

Details: Tickets are $35 each (cash, credit, debit, cheque at the door). Only 60 tickets available. Door prizes to be won!

More information

Mountain bike

September 25: Crushing the 12 Mountain Bike Race

Hosted by Niagara Trail Maintenance Association

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Renown Road, St. Catharines

Details: The Niagara fall classic MTB race is back with a new name! Registration closes Sept. 22. $65.00 per Racer

More information

Trivia night

October 15: Trivia Fundraising Event

Hosted by the Thorold Garden Club and Seniors Centre

Time: Doors open @ 6:30 p.m., Trivia @ 7:00 p.m.

Location: Thorold Seniors Centre - 8 Carleton Street S

Details: Tickets available at Seniors Centre

More information

Splashpad

Reminder to residents: Thorold Pool & splashpads

 

The last day of operation for the Thorold Community Pool and splashpads will be September 5, 2022.  

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