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What's Good in St. Thomas and Elgin County? Safe Boating Week: Getting hooked on life jackets
Safe Boating Week runs through Friday and it serves as a reminder for boaters to prioritize safety through public awareness about boating safety and an emphasis on the importance of safe and responsib...
May 22, 2025 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com
St. Thomas resident arrested after crashing stolen vehicle
A 41-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing several charges after crashing a stolen vehicle on Clinton Line. According to St. Thomas Police, the individual has been charged with theft of a motor vehic...
May 22, 2025
Belmont elementary school project moves forward with $2.3M boost
A long-awaited elementary school in Belmont is one step closer to reality, with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) announcing an additional $2.3 million in funding from Ontario's Ministry...
May 22, 2025
Increased police presence in Central Elgin due to OPP training exercise
Residents in Central Elgin may notice a heightened police presence today, but there's no need for alarm. Elgin County OPP is advising the public that officers are conducting a planned training exercis...
May 22, 2025
Residents invited to join June 16th forum on understanding and ending homelessness
Residents of St. Thomas and Elgin County are invited to take part in an important public discussion about homelessness on Monday, June 16th. The event, titled "Coming Together: A Community Conversatio...
May 22, 2025
Canada Post turns down proposed two week truce, tables new offer to postal workers
Canada Post turned down a proposed two week truce yesterday and has tabled new offers to postal workers. It includes a 13.6% wage increase over four years, pension protection, benefits, and job securi...
May 22, 2025
Tough summer ahead: Young Canadians face worst job market in decades
Young Canadians are struggling to find work in what's become the worst summer job market in over two decades. According to new data from Indeed, job postings in early May were down 22% from last year....
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Briwood Farm Market
As one of St. Thomas's most trusted names in fresh food, Briwood Farm Market has been proudly local since its roots were planted in 1991. Located at 1030 Talbot Street, Briwood has grown into a staple...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Elgin Carpet One
As a sister company of Wallpaper Loft, Elgin Carpet One Floor & Home shares its heritage linked to a Dutch family that threw caution to the wind and saw Canada as their future. Denise Versteeg and...
May 22, 2025
Proudly Canadian, Proudly Local: Jumbo Building Products
For four decades, Jumbo Building Products has been a fixture in the St. Thomas community-offering quality exterior home improvement supplies with a personal, local touch. Founded in 1985 by Bob Cox, t...
May 22, 2025
