Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Province offers funding to keep communities safe from risks associated with old oil and gas wells
The Ontario government will invest $2.5 million this year to help municipalities better manage the hazards posed by old and inactive oil and gas wells. Elgin county would be eligible for funding. It i...
Jun 12, 2024
Impaired charges for Woodstock man found with toddler in the vehicle
A Woodstock man has been charged with impaired driving after being found unconscious in his vehicle - running at the time - with a three-year-old child also present. Elgin OPP responded to the vehicle...
Jun 12, 2024
The "big dogs" return this Friday to the 51st Annual Shedden Tractor Pull
The 51st annual Shedden Tractor Pull is back this Friday and they're bringing the big dogs once again! The best classes from the Southwest Ontario Tractor Puller's Association, Ontario Truck and Tract...
Jun 12, 2024
Sex assault case of former Canada world junior hockey players returns to court in August
The sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to return to court in August. The case of Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formen...
Jun 12, 2024
Potential teaching job cuts coming down the pipe at Thames Valley School Board
The Thames Valley District school board may be cutting 124 jobs to reduce its budget deficit from $18 million to $7.6 million. The board's preliminary $1.2-billion budget for 2024-25 suggests eliminat...
Jun 12, 2024
No Strike: Canada Border Services Agency workers reach tentative deal
The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency workers has reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. The workers were set to strike early Friday morning but will...
Jun 12, 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! The St. Thomas Public Library is holding their Crafters Circle from 9...
Jun 12, 2024
Community spotlight: Day-long community consultation aims to transform poverty to possibility
A day-long community consultation event dealing with poverty is being held Wednesday at Memorial Arena in St. Thomas. More than 120 participants from a variety of community sectors - including volunte...
Jun 11, 2024
New survey sheds light on increase in violence across Ontario public schools
A survey undertaken by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation sheds light on an increase in violence within the province's public schools. According to the survey, 75% of members report an ...
Jun 11, 2024
Capacity increase coming to Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
The province announced Monday it is adding more beds to several adult correctional facilities, including at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre. In the short term, the government is repurposing and r...
Jun 11, 2024
