Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
St. Thomas man hits utility pole in impaired collision
An early morning trip home from Port Stanley turned into a shocking experience for a St. Thomas man. Just before 2 a.m. Sunday, Elgin OPP responded to reports of a vehicle striking a utility pole on S...
Dec 05, 2023
Increasing demand for real and not fake Christmas trees
Families looking to choose a real Christmas tree as the centrepiece of their holiday decorations should make a decision very soon as the demand is growing. Christmas Tree Farmers of Ontario (CTFO) exe...
Dec 05, 2023
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women ceremony to be hosted at CASO Station Wednesday
St. Thomas-Elgin Second Stage Housing will be hosting a memorial ceremony at the CASO Station tomorrow in honour of National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It will be a time ...
Dec 05, 2023
St. Thomas Police and Fire Department to implement Next Generation 9-1-1 system
Ontario is investing $78 million in telecommunications infrastructure to help municipalities and emergency response centres transition to a new emergency communications system known as Next Generation...
Dec 05, 2023
Community spotlight: Smiles for Seniors represents the true spirit of the season
After the initial success, Bill Marlatt observed, "this is it, we're going to make it happen." And happen it did as this year, Smiles for Seniors will distribute gifts to about 1,000 residents in 10 a...
Dec 04, 2023
OECTA speaks out as contract talks with the province continue to move slowly
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association says contract talks with the province have been moving extremely slow and it wants a conciliator to step in and help. The talks have been ongoing for...
Dec 04, 2023
Nathaniel Veltman sentencing hearing scheduled for January
A sentencing hearing for Nathaniel Veltman has been scheduled for early next month in London. Veltman was found guilty last month of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murde...
Dec 04, 2023
New 24/7 suicide prevention helpline now available to all Canadians
Canadians can now call or text 988 if they are having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress. The new three-digit suicide prevention helpline will reach a trained responder 24 hours a day, ...
Dec 04, 2023
Dream Lottery deadline coming up midnight Thursday
This Thursday will be your last chance to get in on Dream Lottery's fall draw. Three amazing Grand Prizes are up for grabs including a gorgeous Bridlewood Dream Home in London, two Habitat 28 Tiny Hom...
Dec 04, 2023
Community Spotlight: Christmas Care hosting final week of registration before hamper deliveries begin
The holiday spirit shown by the community has been overwhelming down at Christmas Care! Since 1980, they've been assisting lower-income individuals and families with food and gift hampers to help make...
Dec 04, 2023
