Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Province to release fall economic statement today
Ontario's finance minister is set to table his fall economic statement today, which Premier Doug Ford says is an ambitious plan to build highways, hospitals and homes. Ford also says the economic upda...
Oct 30, 2024 PiggyBank / Unsplash
Southwestern Public Health urges cannabis safety this Halloween
As Halloween nears, Southwestern Public Health is reminding families to keep edible cannabis products securely out of children's reach, especially those resembling treats. Public Health Nurse Kelly Va...
Oct 30, 2024
Ontario taxpayers to receive $200 rebate cheques
Ontario taxpayers are set to receive a $200 cheque in the mail early next year. The announcement from Premier Doug Ford comes a day before the province's fall economic statement. Ford says the three-b...
Oct 30, 2024
St. Thomas Fire Department closes door on 23 unit apartment
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
SWPH offering respiratory vaccination clinics this fall
Ontarians can now receive their free flu shot and new, updated COVID-19 vaccine at participating local pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers across the province. All Ontarians 6 ...
Oct 30, 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: A Crafters Circle will be taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the St. Thomas Public Library. It's the per...
Oct 30, 2024
Community spotlight: Food partnership will provide locally sourced chicken to those in need across the province
A formal partnership announced earlier this month in London will result in locally-grown chicken being delivered to food banks across Ontario, including the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank. Over one millio...
Oct 29, 2024
Southwestern Public Health begins hosting respiratory vaccination clinics
Ontario residents can now receive their free flu shot and new, updated COVID-19 vaccine at participating local pharmacies, public health units, and primary care providers across the province. All Onta...
Oct 29, 2024
Various brands of frozen waffles and pancakes recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of President's Choice NN & PC Frozen Waffles and Pancakes. Other brands included in the recall are Duncan Hines Waffles, Gordon Choice Waffl...
Oct 29, 2024
Trick-or-Treat with the Aylmer Fire Department this Halloween
With Halloween coming up Thursday, the kids of St. Thomas and Elgin County have most likely spent some time planning their preferred collection routes. Those in Aylmer are reminded that the Aylmer Fir...
Oct 29, 2024
