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

1. New crosswalk at Richmond Street School
2. A new face at the City!
3. Thorold Community Arena programming
4. Thorold Public Library program guide
5. Canada Games Facility is available to rent
6. Become a volunteer fire fighter in Thorold
7. Bridge-it Ferry Closure
8. Santa Claus Parade
9. Halloween safety reminder
10. Upcoming community events

Students gave their official "stomp" of approval on their walk to school Tuesday morning.

“We are excited for our students to be able to access a new crosswalk to get to Richmond each day. This will provide another route for our students to get to Richmond safely and will hopefully help to alleviate some of the pedestrian traffic at Richmond and Collier Road, which is an extremely busy intersection... thank you to City of Thorold for helping to keep our Raptors safe!” - Principal Mark Leduc

Book your Holiday Skate at the arena

Whether you are planning a family get-together, a friendly game of pick up or a work function, the Thorold Community Arena is the perfect place for your next holiday celebration! Prime timeslots fill up fast. Request you rental today.

We want your feedback!

The Thorold Community Arena currently offers Tiny Tots, 55+ Skate, Public Skate and Stick N Puck. We are reviewing our programming for the Winter Schedule and want your input! To share your feedback, fill out this short survey.

New program highlights in the upcoming November and December calendar include Saturday S.T.E.A.M., Book Share, and a Homemade Holiday Gifts program. 

“We have a wide variety of programs that are taking place this winter for all ages to enjoy. We invite residents to take a look through our program guide to see what programs their family would like to participate in!” - Rebecca Lazarenko, Librarian

Emai [email protected] to inquire about programming or your next visit.

Canada Games Park is available to rent and all #ThoroldON residents can use both the indoor and outdoor tracks for free

Residents are invited to email [email protected] with any questions or inquiries about booking the venue, rinks, gym and tracks. The track is open and hours are available on the Facebook page. To any new parents... the track is stroller-friendly! Please feel free to bring your strollers for your next walk on the track.

The website and booking software are still being finalized and should be available to the public soon. When these resources become available, CGP will post updates on their social media and City of Thorold will share these updates on its own channels. 

Join the information session tonight, Oct. 27 at 1900 hrs at Station 4, 2189 Regional Road 

All candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Have a minimum "G " drivers license
• Have minimum Grade 12 education
• Live within the boundaries of the city of Thorold, and within the district they are applying for. 

Application forms will be collected at the information sessions. Application forms can also be mailed or dropped off at City Hall or emailed to [email protected]. 

Should you require information please contact the Captain of Training, Mike Pittaway at 905-227-6412 x306, or by email at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until Nov 3, 2022.

Bridge-it will close for season on Oct. 30

A charming peice of Niagara's cyling experience, the Bridge-it route provides cyclists with direct access from Thorold through to Niagara Falls by following Grassybrook Road to the Niagara River Recreational Trail and connecting to the Greater Niagara Cycle Route.

It may be closing for the season, but we look forward to seeing you out on the water in the Spring!

The 30th Annual Santa Claus Parade route has been finalized!

With special appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Elsa, Mirabel and Bruno, the parade will start at the intersection of Sullivan Ave and Collier Rd N. Floats will proceed east down Sullivan, turning left onto Front Street, finishing at the intersections of Front St and Regent St. There's still plenty of time to submit a vendor, sponsor or volunteer application to Santa!

Thank you for our committed vendors and participants so far: Buck or Two, Crime Stoppers Niagara, CUPW 614, Fascination Dance Studio, Denis Morris Catholic High School, Hydro One, Incirque Stilt Walking, Jeff Burch, Ken Salvage Co Ltd, Lakeshore Catholic Drumline, Matrix Synchronized Skating, Niagara Region Emergency, Niagara River Lions, Niagara Roller Derby, Prince of Wales School, St. Catharines Shriners, Thorold Community Activities Group, Thorold Elite Track and Field, Thorold Fire and Emergency Services, Thorold Minor Baseball, Thorold Amateur Athletic Association.

City of Thorold by-law officers will be working in shifts over the weekend to provide extra support to our #ThoroldON community to help keep everyone safe from the ghouls and goblins this weekend.

Some Halloween safety tips:

• Cross the street crosswalks and use traffic signals
• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up when walking or crossing the street
• When operating a vehicle, be alert during prime trick-or-treat time: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
• Celebrate safely and responsibly

Brock University's Off-Campus and Neighbourhood Relations team will also be going door to door today in local neighbourhoods that have large student populations to promote safe and responsible celebrations. Printed materials will be provided that encourage appropriate behaviour and educate students on the possible fines that can be incurred if municipal bylaws are violated. 

“Many students are new to living on their own and have embraced St. Catharines and Thorold communities as their home. Our role as a university is not only to educate students in the classroom, but also to encourage them to be responsible and community-minded leaders.” - Amber Scholtens, Interim Director, Student Life and Success

We will also be sharing Halloween safety messaging on our social media accounts over the weekend. See other ways that Brock is preparing its students for a safe and responsible weekend of Halloween celebrations. 

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