As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories:
1. The city has unveiled the Preferred Master Plan for the railway lands downtown.
The plan identifies areas for development and redevelopment, permitted land uses, transportation and mobility connections, parks, public service/community uses, and infrastructure strategies.
City unveils preferred railway lands plan, setting stage for decades of development in St. Thomas
2. Production at the massive PowerCo EV battery gigafactory in St. Thomas has now been pushed back until some time in 2029, although the move is not being categorized as a step back.
EllisDon awarded major contract as PowerCo resets gigafactory timeline
3. St. Thomas Police are investigating a reported assault at a local grocery store.
Assault investigation underway after shopping cart incident in St. Thomas
4. For years it has been a convenient shopping destination, but the site of the Elgin Centre may soon be home to hundreds of apartment dwellers.
Elgin Centre twin tower apartment proposal grows to 10 storeys
5. The City of St. Thomas is expanding its Miyawaki Mini Forest at Parish Park, and residents are invited to get their hands dirty and help with this year’s planting.
Volunteers invited to help expand Miyawaki Mini Forest in St. Thomas
