Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Get prepared for April's solar eclipse with tips from Backyard Astronomer Gary Boyle
Several school boards across the province, including both the Thames Valley and London District Catholic School Boards have rescheduling their PA days to align with the upcoming solar eclipse. This me...
Feb 26, 2024
Community Spotlight: Deadline to apply for Elgin OPP's Citizens' Police Academy coming up Friday
If you've ever thought about a career in policing or have wanted to learn more about OPP operations- here's your reminder about the perfect opportunity! Residents are invited to attend the Elgin Count...
Feb 25, 2024
Parkside Jr. girls volleyball squad captures WOSSAA gold after undefeated season
An undefeated regular season and a WOSSAA gold medal to boot. The Parkside Jr. girls volleyball team have had quite the season after defeating St. Joseph's Catholic High School in the WOSSAA finals Th...
Feb 23, 2024
'I won the lottery', enthuses Belmont woman, after winning almost $700,000 in LOTTARIO draw
It is an impressive payoff for a Belmont woman. Robin De Bruyn won $694,147.20 in the Jan. 20 LOTTARIO draw. She said she plays at least once a week but kept the win a secret until she had the winning...
Feb 23, 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! Plant Talks takes place tonight at the St. Thomas Public Library from...
Feb 23, 2024
Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada: Working together to raise awareness so that we can better protect people at risk
This morning (Thursday), a flag-raising took place in front of city hall in St. Thomas in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada. The day was proclaimed as such in the House...
Feb 22, 2024
Salus Mutual backs STEGH's Transforming Tomorrow Campaign with $100,000 donation
Salus Mutual has made an extremely generous donation in support of our community. A $100,000 gift has been given to the Transforming Tomorrow Campaign at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. The Tra...
Feb 22, 2024
Attack on London Muslim family ruled terrorist activity
Justice Renee Pomerance this morning ruled that Nathaniel Veltman's 2021 attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in London constituted terrorist activity. Members of the Afzaal family who w...
Feb 22, 2024
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program returns this March to the St. Thomas Public Library
The 2024 tax season is here and the St. Thomas Public Library is ready to assist those in need! Members of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will return to the library beginning March 4th to ...
Feb 22, 2024
Preliminary work begins on new St. Thomas transmission line
A class environmental assessment will soon begin for a new transmission line to power the Volkswagen EV battary plant and support future growth in the region. Hydro One is proposing to construct a new...
Feb 22, 2024
