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City council approves draft temporary bylaw to allow backyard swimming lessons for two more years
Again this summer, the sound of youngsters splashing around in the pool as they learn to swim will echo in the neighbourhood of 21 Philip Street in St. Thomas. Last Monday (May 4), members of council ...
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Southwold road closure in effect through May
Second Line, between Magdala Road and Mill Road in Southwold Township, will be closed to through traffic starting today (Monday), for approximately 2-3 weeks, weather dependent. The closure is require...
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Community photo project aims to track seasonal changes in St. Thomas parks
A new local project is giving residents a chance to help document the changing beauty of two popular outdoor spaces in St. Thomas-one photo at a time. The City of St. Thomas has installed "Chrono...
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What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Nursing Week: honouring the critical role nurses play in healthcare
This is National Nursing Week, running through Sunday (May 17). This year's theme is Empowered Nurses Save Lives. The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario advises that this focus sends a clear me...
May 10, 2026
Wes Johnson embodied the core value of policing: compassion and service to others
In recognition of his courage, resilience and strength, 17-year-old Wes Johnson was welcomed into the St. Thomas Police Service family as an Honourary Cadet back in March of this year. At a ceremony h...
May 09, 2026
This week's trending stories on stthomastoday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a break-and-enter at a rural property within city limits that resulted in the th...
May 09, 2026
