Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario begin in-person strike votes
Monday marked the start of strike votes for Ontario's public elementary school teachers, with their union and others frustrated with the slow pace of more than a year of bargaining for a new contract....
Sep 19, 2023
Nathaniel Veltman trial continues as jury sees video of police interaction following his arrest
The trial of a man accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family in Ontario has seen video of him telling police that his attack was motivated by white nationalist beliefs. Nathaniel Veltman, w...
Sep 19, 2023
United Way's 3M Harvest Lunch returns Thursday as St. Thomas looks to share the local love
The United Way Elgin Middlesex is gearing up for the launch of their 2023 Community Campaign with the return of the 3M Harvest Lunch. Locally, the much anticipated lunch-and-launch event is taking pla...
Sep 19, 2023
Community Spotlight: Calling all 55+ "Superstars" as St. Thomas Seniors Got Talent gets set for its debut event
A fun new event that looks to highlight the amazing talents of our local seniors, is seeking audition from those 55 plus! St. Thomas Seniors Got Talent will make its debut November 4th at 6:30 p.m., c...
Sep 18, 2023
Closures of rural hospitals a stain on Ford government's healthcare record
In a press conference held by the Ontario Healthcare Coalition on Friday morning, the dire state of healthcare in Ontario took center stage. Natalie Mehra, the executive director of the coalition, del...
Sep 18, 2023
Community spotlight: Knights and Otters in OHL pre-season action at the Joe Thornton Community Centre
A pre-season OHL game is coming to the Joe Thornton Community Centre on Thursday, giving area residents the chance to see the London Knights live and in action. Hosted by the St. Thomas Jr. B Stars, A...
Sep 16, 2023
St. Thomas Police poised to break a record for service calls
The St. Thomas Police Service is experiencing a significant increase this year in calls requiring a response. And a 24-hour period ending 6 a.m. last Thursday illustrates the uptick with 65 incidents ...
Sep 16, 2023
Food recall warning on Springwater Packers Mild Pepperonistix
Health Canada on Friday issued a food recall warning on Springwater Packers brand Mild Pepperonistix due to possible Listeria contamination. The product is produced by Springwater Meats in the Aylmer ...
Sep 16, 2023
Elgin OPP investigate multiple thefts in Central Elgin
Elgin OPP are investigating multiple thefts Thursday evening from residences on Stone Church Road in Central Elgin. Numerous items were taken from vehicles and a shed. Also stolen was a a 2012 Maroon ...
Sep 15, 2023
PM pushing housing and food pricing stability
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is giving grocery companies until Thanksgiving to come up with a plan to stabilize food prices. Trudeau says if the companies don't provide a plan, th...
Sep 15, 2023
