Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Federal government urged to introduce stronger online protections for children
Children's advocates are calling on the federal government to move quickly on new online harms legislation. At a press conference on Parliament Hill, speakers raised concerns about risks tied to AI ch...
Apr 29, 2026 Christian Wiediger / Unsplash
Spring economic update reveals lower-than-forecasted deficit
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne introduced their spring economic update yesterday (Tuesday.) The update shows a lower-than-forecasted deficit for the fiscal ...
Apr 29, 2026 SergeyNivens / Depositphotos.com
St. Thomas opens registration for aquatics lessons at Jaycees Pool
Registration is now open for residents interested in taking part in aquatics lessons offered through the city of St. Thomas. Several options are available over the summer sessions, including Parent &a...
Apr 29, 2026
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Join the grief and wellness programs at Barrie Family Hospice this April! These free programs provide a welcoming s...
Apr 29, 2026
Over $80 million in provincial funding announced for three new schools in St. Thomas and Talbotville
A banner day today for education in St. Thomas and Southwold Township. The province announced this morning more than $80 million in funding for three new area schools. Of that total, almost $44 millio...
Apr 28, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Fresh Start Support Services unveils 12-unit supportive housing campus on Centre Street
Fresh Start Support Services has officially opened its new House of Homes in St. Thomas, a 12-unit supportive housing campus designed to provide safe, stable housing for mothers and their young childr...
Apr 28, 2026
BREAKING: TVDSB announces new St. Thomas-area high school, Arthur Voaden to close in 2026
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. Thoma...
Apr 28, 2026
Fire call prompts evacuation at Aldborough Public School
Fire crews responded to an alarm at Aldborough Public School earlier today. According to the West Elgin Fire Department, firefighters were called to the school for a monitored alarm, prompting an evac...
Apr 28, 2026 Photo: West Elgin Fire Department
Tax season stress? Expert shares tips to beat anxiety and get organized
With the tax deadline looming, many Canadians are feeling the pressure-but one expert says those feelings are more common than people might think. Dr. Christine Korol, a registered psychologist with m...
Apr 28, 2026 johnkwan / Depositphotos.com
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame bringing Opening Pitch to London
For the first time, a special event connected to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is coming to London. The Opening Pitch, which kicks off Induction Weekend, will be held at Toboggan Brewing Company ...
Apr 28, 2026
