Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Community spotlight: Partnering to provide much-needed affordable housing for St. Thomas
Two prominent players on the St. Thomas/Elgin housing scene are partnering to bring much-needed new, affordable and safe housing to the city. Eastwood Housing Corp. and Doug Tarry Homes are set to con...
Jun 09, 2024
StThomasToday.ca most read stories of the week - June 1st to 7th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from June 1st to 7th: A newcomer to St. Thomas celebrated his new hometown in warm fashion Saturday afternoon. Emergency ...
Jun 08, 2024
Pertussis cases on the rise warns Southwestern Public Health
Southwestern Public Health is warning about an increase in cases of pertussis or whooping cough across the health unit's coverage area. They are urging parents and guardians to keep themselves and the...
Jun 07, 2024
Growth Analysis Study predicts population of St. Thomas will nearly double by 2051
According to a Growth Analysis Study to be presented to city council Monday, the population of St. Thomas is now expected to almost double by 2051. The study, undertaken by Watson & Associates, pe...
Jun 07, 2024
Bring your appetite to the 21st Annual Aylmer Charity Food Fest this Saturday
Be sure to bring your appetite! The 21st Annual Aylmer Charity Food Fest is back this Saturday, featuring an array of Mennonite, Mexican, and Canadian cuisine. It returns to the Aylmer Sales Barn from...
Jun 07, 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! A Teen Writers' Meetup is taking place at the St. Thomas Public Libra...
Jun 07, 2024
Provincial Cabinet Shuffle: EML MPP Rob Flack in as new Minister of Farming, Agriculture and Agribusiness
A major cabinet shuffle announced late Thursday afternoon sees Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Rob Flack moved out of the housing portfolio. In the process he now becomes a full minister. He had been Assoc...
Jun 06, 2024
Community Spotlight: Discovery Week prepares future physicians for rural practice
Six million Canadians live in rural and remote communities, making up almost 20 per cent of the population. The Canadian Institute for Health Information reports that less than ten per cent of physici...
Jun 06, 2024 Discovery Week 2024 at STEGH
80th Anniversary of D-Day: Remembering the largest invasion and its legacy
June 6th, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day was the largest invasion ever, with 156,000 Allied troops landing by sea and air on five beaches in Normandy, France. This marked the beginnin...
Jun 06, 2024
Deadline looms as Canada Border Services Agency members prepare for strike
Ontario border crossings and airports could face major disruptions if the federal government doesn't reach a deal with border workers by a Friday afternoon deadline. The Public Service Alliance of Can...
Jun 06, 2024
