Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Ontario launches interactive map to easily locate alcohol as LCBO strike continues
The Ontario government says it is helping residents navigate the ongoing LCBO strike by launching a new interactive map of retail outlets selling alcohol as LCBO locations remain closed. The map pinpo...
Jul 09, 2024
Heavy rainfall expected as remnants of Hurricane Beryl hit St. Thomas-Elgin this week
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for St. Thomas and Elgin. There is the potential for heavy rainfall due to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday and Thursday. Torrenti...
Jul 09, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! "They're Found In Trees"- A story of friendships, ladies' underwear, ...
Jul 09, 2024 Photo: PSFT- They're Found in Trees by Shutter Studios
Community spotlight: Initial St. Thomas Police scholarship awarded to St. Joe's grad Mikayla Thornton
At a ceremony last week, the St. Thomas Police Service recognized the recipient of its first scholarship. The Andrew M. Bennett Scholarship was awarded to Makayla Thornton, who graduated this year fro...
Jul 08, 2024
Aylmer Police add Ford F-150 Police Interceptor to cruiser fleet
Residents of Aylmer can now expect to see a new police cruiser patrolling the town. The Aylmer Police has added a 2024 Ford F-150 Police Interceptor to its fleet, enhancing cost-effectiveness and vers...
Jul 08, 2024
OPP and OFA urge farmers to boost security amid rise in rural crime
Following a rise rural crime across the province, the OPP is urging local farmers to enhance their property security. Collaborating with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the OPP recommends sever...
Jul 08, 2024
LCBO workers enter day 4 of historic strike
Thousands of workers with Ontario's main liquor retailer are entering Day 4 of their historic strike. Workers at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario began their first-ever strike on Friday morning, fo...
Jul 08, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! It's Open Chess Night at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8...
Jul 08, 2024
Motorist turns himself in to police after hydro pole collision Saturday
The driver of a heavily damaged white pickup truck turned himself in to St. Thomas Police after he fled the scene of a crash early Saturday morning. The vehicle struck a hydro pole in the area of Mitc...
Jul 07, 2024
Operation Safe Driver Week tackles rising transport truck fatalities in Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police report a disturbing rise in fatal collisions involving transport trucks, with these heavy vehicles implicated in nearly 20% of this year's deadly crashes within OPP jurisdict...
Jul 07, 2024
