Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Community spotlight: Southwold 175th party kicked off Saturday in Shedden
Southwold Township launched its 175th anniversary celebrations in rousing fashion on Saturday with a party at the Keystone Complex in Shedden. About 200 people attended the afternoon festivities that ...
Jan 27, 2025 Photo by Establish Media
St. Thomas resident facing assault charges following incident involving child
A 38-year-old St. Thomas resident has been charged with two counts of assault after police responded to concerns for a child's wellbeing on Sunday evening. Officers attended a residence in the city fo...
Jan 27, 2025
Elevator temporarily out of service at Joe Thornton Community Centre
*Update- As of 1:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 31), the elevator is back in service. ---------- The City of St. Thomas announced Monday that due to unforeseen circumstances, the elevator at the Joe Thornton Co...
Jan 27, 2025
Aylmer Police seek woman wanted for dangerous driving and theft after dispute escalates
Aylmer Police are searching for a 44-year-old woman following an incident on January 23rd. Police were called to a residence on St. George Street around 4 p.m. for a dispute between a man and a woman....
Jan 27, 2025
Arson the cause of early morning power outage in St. Thomas
St. Thomas Police are investigating an act of arson that caused a significant power outage early Monday morning. Officers were called to the area of Sunset Drive and Talbot Street around 2 a.m. after ...
Jan 27, 2025
Animal shelter tender a million dollars higher than previous bid
In a report to city council for Monday's (Jan. 27) meeting, the winning bid will be announced for construction of the new animal shelter. Tonda Construction Limited of London submitted the lowest bid ...
Jan 27, 2025
STPS retirement prompts deputy chief announcement
Deputy Chief Scott Barnes will be stepping down in September of this year after a 30-year policing career. He began his career in 1994 with the Wallaceburg Police Service and then transferred to St. T...
Jan 27, 2025
OPP charge Bayham resident with spousal assault and forcible confinement
After launching an investigation following a report of historical spousal assaults and harassment, Elgin OPP have charged a 42-year-old Bayham resident. The individual has been charged with: Assault -...
Jan 27, 2025
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: It's Open Chess Night at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8! Open Chess Night is a drop-in evening of che...
Jan 27, 2025
Candidates declare intention for February provincial vote
Premier Doug Ford last week confirmed he will be calling an early provincial election and will make the official call this Wednesday. Although the election was initially set for June 2026, it has been...
Jan 25, 2025
