Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Community Spotlight: As Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, double-check your smoke alarms
As we prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, the St. Thomas Fire Department encourages residents to take the time to check the batteries in their smoke alarms. On November 3rd at 2 a.m...
Oct 31, 2024
Ontario further expands alcohol sales to all grocery and big-box stores
As of today, all licensed grocery and big-box stores across Ontario can sell beer, wine, cider, and ready-to-drink beverages. This completes Ontario's plan to increase consumer convenience by expandin...
Oct 31, 2024
SWPH seeking details into dog biting incident at Kettle Creek Dog Park
Southwestern Public Health is seeking the public's help to identify a dog involved in a bite incident on Tuesday. It happened around 5 p.m. at Kettle Creek Dog Park on Mapleton Line. A man was bitten ...
Oct 31, 2024
Don't forget these spots when out trick-or-treating tonight
It's an exciting day for the kids of St. Thomas and Elgin County, with trick-or-treating being top of mind. As the community prepares for tonight's Halloween festivities, you are reminded of all that ...
Oct 31, 2024
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre's Annual Fall Art Auction returns Friday
The Annual Fall Art Auction returns to the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre on Friday. The fundraising event features a curated selection of artworks from talented local and regional artists, with t...
Oct 31, 2024
Halloween tips and tricks with the OPP
The OPP is stressing the need for safety this Halloween as kids will flood the streets knocking on doors and sometimes darting out into traffic. Spokesperson Bill Dickson says drivers can be caught of...
Oct 31, 2024
Fall leaf and yard waste collection underway in St. Thomas
The city of St. Thomas has begun the annual fall leaf and yard waste collection. Through November 29th, residents will be able to leave organic material in paper bags or bundles on the curb to be coll...
Oct 31, 2024
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: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library and is offered every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the li...
Oct 31, 2024
Ontario's 2024 Fall Economic Statement prioritizes family support, infrastructure, and fiscal stability
The Ontario government's 2024 Fall Economic Statement emphasizes new fiscal measures to support families and infrastructure investment while maintaining a responsible approach to the province's financ...
Oct 30, 2024
Community spotlight: St. Thomas Fire Department is committed to protecting residents and vulnerable citizens
Due to a number of fire code violations, a southside apartment building has recently been closed by the City of St. Thomas and the St. Thomas Fire Department. Chief Fire Prevention Officer Kim Destun ...
Oct 30, 2024
