Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
SWPH now offering new Moderna XBB vaccine to high risk community members
Beginning this week, Southwestern Public Heath's vaccination program will open its doors to high-risk community members seeking the newest Covid-19 Moderna vaccine, which targets the XBB variant. Indi...
Oct 10, 2023
Downtown robbery results in multiple charges for 21-year-old St. Thomas resident
A 21-year-old St. Thomas man faces several charges after two separate incidents downtown Friday evening. In one, the man allegedly robbed a downtown business using a syringe to threaten staff. They an...
Oct 10, 2023
Community spotlight: A childhood dream lands St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital its first neurologist
Not only has St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital welcomed a new doctor, she is the facility's first neurologist. Nigerian-born Dr. Teye Umanah will provide assessment and care for a full range of neurol...
Oct 09, 2023
OPP investigating costly fraud in Central Elgin
Elgin OPP are investigating a fraud report after being contacted last week by a Central Elgin resident. The victim reported losing more than $150,000 in an investment scam over a period of two months ...
Oct 09, 2023
Seeds of Success: Shannondoe Farm - the home of exceptional race horses
It's known as a great place to grow up and not just for the human residents but the thoroughbreds that come to Shannondoe Farm. It was established in 1963 by James and Janeane Everatt just east of Uni...
Oct 08, 2023
Elgin OPP warn of possible bear sighting
Elgin OPP are cautioning Central Elgin residents of a potential black bear sighting in Belmont. Friday evening, a resident on Kettle Creek Drive captured video footage of an animal, which resembled a ...
Oct 07, 2023
Operation Impact: Take no risks on area roads and highways this Thanksgiving weekend
Operation Impact is a national public awareness campaign set to start Friday and continue over the Thanksgiving weekend. St. Thomas Police will focus on behaviors that put drivers, passengers and othe...
Oct 06, 2023
Here's what's open and closed this Thanksgiving weekend
With the Thanksgiving weekend upon us, here's what's open and closed in St. Thomas and Elgin county. All municipal buildings, offices, Canada Post as well as banks in both St. Thomas and Elgin County ...
Oct 06, 2023
Thanksgiving weekend can be stressful on kids, as well
Thanksgiving weekend can be a great weekend to connect with family, and it can also be stressful too, even on our kids. Part of that, explains EarlyON's Jane Paul, is teaching them that its okay to fe...
Oct 06, 2023
Talbot Street reconstruction update
The city is undertaking finishing work this week and next which will result in the closure of Talbot Street from Mary Street to Flora Street. Work is moving into Stage 3 of the project which will requ...
Oct 05, 2023
