WINDOWS OF CHRISTMAS

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

The Downtown merchants would like to thank the public for their support over the Christmas Holiday. The idea of “Buy Local” has helped many of our merchants. We would like to thank all of the Stores for decorating the windows for the holiday season. The theme this year was “A WHITE CHRISTMAS”. The snowflakes, snowflake banners and wreathes were just the touch to create a festive mood in the Downtown area. The DDB would like to thank the City of St. Thomas Parks Department, HIRA, St. Thomas Canadian Tire, and St. Thomas Energy for making our downtown so beautiful.   … Continue reading →

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Board Meeting – December 7, 2011

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Board Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in Room 204 at City Hall.  All are Welcome. We appreciate your ideas and look forward from hearing from you. info@downtownstthomas.com

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Window Decorating Contest

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

This year our theme is WHITE. Our annual window decorating contest will be for everyone. There will be no need to register or be nominated.  All locations will be included in our judging process. A panel of 3 judges will be selected from our Board.  They will review each location and determine which displays will merit recognition for First, Second or Third place plaques. We encourage everyone to promote a renewed spirit of excitement through your creative displays.   Lets demonstrate we are a community that accepts our challenges and cares about promoting a positive image to all.  

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Holiday Spirit is Here

Posted on November 20, 2011 by admin

With the Christmas season approaching us soon we are very busy planning many traditional events. We have been very fortunate with everyone supporting our downtown retailers to have been able to come together and purchase beautiful new decorative snowflakes that will be lining Talbot St. There will also be new winter banners and also our parkette’s will be lit and beautifully decorated.  This will hopefully add a beautiful touch to our city and our downtown so everyone can enjoy. The Santa Claus parade is always a great event to get community together and to be able to share what the … Continue reading →

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Optimist Santa Clause Parade

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Adding to the season’s excitement in our downtown will be the spectacular Optimist Santa Claus Parade.   Santa and his helpers will arrive on Saturday, November 19, 2011 starting at 6pm.   Bands, floats, colourful costumes, festive music and so much more will entertain all.  Of course the kids will love the candy. Please try to remember the Caring Cupboard, Christmas Care and other charities.  Canned goods, clothing and durable goods will be collected along the parade route by the local firefighters. A special treat will be the appearance of the Rick Hansen tour and its special guests to promote his Man … Continue reading →

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