Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Aylmer resident charged in collision with cement truck
An Aylmer resident has been charged following a two-vehicle collision this morning (Thursday) involving a cement truck. Just before 10 a.m., members of the Elgin OPP, EMS and Bayham Fire & Emergen...
Apr 25, 2024
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Bob Cole dies at age 90
Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole has died at 90. Hockey fans listened to his distinctive play-by-play style for a half-century on "Hockey Night in Canada,'' the 1972 Summit Series, and the 2002 O...
Apr 25, 2024
Camping trailer destroyed at East Avenue residence
It wasn't the type of fire you normally associate with camping outdoors. Shortly after 8:30 this morning (Thursday) firefighters were called out to a East Avenue residence where a camping trailer went...
Apr 25, 2024
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday with the city's tree giveaway at Pinafore Park
In celebration of Arbor Day coming up tomorrow, the City of St. Thomas will be holding their second annual Community Tree Giveaway. Details were shared during city council, where Mayor Joe Preston als...
Apr 25, 2024
Sick notes for short-term absences soon to be a thing of the past
Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences from work. The province is expected to introduce legislation that, if passed, will no longer allow employers to require a sick note ...
Apr 25, 2024
Four-year-long romance scam results in $50,000 loss for St. Thomas resident
A city resident has been taken for about $50,000 as a victim in an online romance scam. Over they past four years, they had engaged in an online relationship. Over the past several months, the victim ...
Apr 25, 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! Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library today and is offer...
Apr 25, 2024
Community Spotlight: Kettle Creek Eco Class helps unveil "200 Trees for 200 Years" project for Port Stanley
The Port Stanley Village Association, in partnership with the Eco class at Kettle Creek Public School are honouring Port Stanley's 200th Anniversary with the unveiling of a special project. It's been ...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario raising more highway speed limits to 110km/h
Ontario is hiking the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416 and Highway 69 will hav...
Apr 24, 2024
STPS release first quarter collision stats: What areas in the city should you try to avoid?
In a report released last week by the St. Thomas Police Service, the first quarter of the year brought about 94 reported collisions involving 168 vehicles. The incidents have resulted in 7 injuries an...
Apr 24, 2024
