As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most-read stories:
1. The local small business community came together Thursday night to celebrate the people and businesses helping shape St. Thomas and Elgin County.
The Elgin/St. Thomas Small Business Enterprise Centre hosted the 17th annual Bridges to Better Business event at St. Anne’s Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, community leaders and supporters for an evening of food, networking and recognition.
Who took home the 2026 Elgin & St. Thomas Small Business Awards?
2. On the heels of last week’s PowerCo announcement, MP Andrew Lawton cautioned that the community has the right to know what’s being done to ensure that the jobs that were promised materialize.
MP Lawton seeks assurances after PowerCo delays St. Thomas EV battery plant opening to 2029
3. St. Thomas Police were called to the area of Curtis Street and Mondamin Street after receiving a report of someone damaging a fire hydrant.
St. Thomas police officer struck by alcohol container during arrest
4. For many people, the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is a family tradition, but there is much more to the Fair than the midway, food, and evening entertainment.
Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show celebrates 186 years of community tradition
5. A 22-year-old St. Thomas woman has been arrested following the report of a disturbance early Friday morning at a Talbot Street parking lot.
St. Thomas woman charged after pepper spray assault, vehicle tires slashed
