As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories:
1. The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) announced today that it has received approval from Ontario’s Ministry of Education to build a new secondary school that will serve students in St. Thomas and the surrounding area, marking the first new high school for the board in more than 20 years.
The board says the project represents a major investment in the future of local education, although details on the school’s exact location, design, and construction timeline have not yet been shared.
BREAKING: TVDSB announces new St. Thomas-area high school, Arthur Voaden to close in 2026
2. A banner day today for education in St. Thomas and Southwold Township. The province announced Tuesday more than $80 million in funding for three new area schools.
Over $80 million in provincial funding announced for three new schools in St. Thomas and Talbotville
3. Ontario Provincial Police are urging students to think twice before taking part in the popular “Senior Assassin” game after a recent incident in Oxford County raised public safety concerns.
Police urge caution as Senior Assassin game raises safety concerns
4. Residents in St. Thomas will have a chance to give their lawns a fresh start this spring, thanks to a new community-focused initiative from the City.
City offering free materials to help residents fix winter lawn damage
5. St. Thomas police are investigating two separate frauds involving cryptocurrency.
