Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Ontario cracks down on impaired driving with tougher penalties: MADD applauds new measures
Legislation tabled in Queen's Park last week saw the Ontario Government looking to implement tougher penalties for those caught driving under the influence. The proposed legislation includes mandatory...
May 22, 2024
34th Annual Belmont Firefighters Breakfast returns Sunday
It's the perfect opportunity to support those in our community who keep us safe while also satisfying your taste buds! The 34th Annual Belmont Firefighters Breakfast returns Sunday, May 26th in suppor...
May 22, 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 long weekend. STUFF TO DO! The St. Thomas Public Library is holding Crafters Circle from 9 a.m. t...
May 22, 2024
Community Spotlight: What can St. Thomas-Elgin expect in terms of a summer forecast?
With a dreary and wet spring underway, we wanted to know what the experts predict for summer. So we turned to Senior Climatologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada David Phillips. Here's what...
May 21, 2024
Long weekend R.I.D.E check results are in from St. Thomas Police
The St. Thomas Police were among area services over the Victoria Day long weekend putting an increased focus on road safety. In doing so, a number of R.I.D.E checks were set up throughout the city to ...
May 21, 2024
Central Elgin releases concept plans for Kokomo Park coming to Port Stanley
The Municipality of Central Elgin has released the concept plans for the new Kokomo Park coming to Port Stanley are currently seeking feedback from the community. The 2024 budget does include construc...
May 21, 2024
Study finds cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled since legalization
A new study suggests cannabis legalization led to a spike in the number of older adults visiting Ontario's emergency rooms. The study was published yesterday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal...
May 21, 2024
Latest St. Thomas Police traffic project results in 35 stop sign violations
A traffic project generated by the St. Thomas Police Service traffic management unit to address cyclist violations stemming from public complaints has been completed. It resulted in two warnings and s...
May 21, 2024
Ontario celebrates Paramedic Services Week with a call to "Help Us, Help You"
In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics across the province, Ontario is celebrating Paramedic Services Week running through May 25th. The theme for this year is "Help Us, Help You," which ...
May 21, 2024
More signs of stabilization noted by London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors in April
The latest housing numbers are in from the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors who saw more signs of stabilization in April. LSTAR notes that 710 homes exchanged hands across the region last...
May 21, 2024
