Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Violent assault triggers dismantling of sprawling homeless encampment
A violent assault Tuesday morning at a homeless encampment in St. Thomas has triggered quick action to shut down the site on the former Victor Dana property behind Memorial Arena. A resident of the en...
Jul 19, 2023
Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition honours National Drowning Prevention Week with 1st official flag raising
An Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition flag now flies high at the administration building, marking National Drowning Prevention Week. It's the first time that Elgin County has honoured the week...
Jul 19, 2023
Community spotlight: Lack of federal dollars not a setback for Project Tiny Hope, stresses YWCA's Lindsay Rice
While disappointed Project Tiny Hope did not receive federal funding, YWCA St. Thomas Elgin executive director Lindsay Rice stresses the announcement is not a setback. The financial ask had been $6.7 ...
Jul 19, 2023
St. Thomas teen charged with impaired driving after located in ditch, asleep
An 18 year old St. Thomas resident is facing two impaired driving charges after police responded to a vehicle in a ditch Wednesday on Sinclair Avenue. Around 5 a.m., officers located the reported vehi...
Jul 19, 2023
Movie Nights in Pinafore Park set to kick off Friday with Paw Patrol
After an unfortunate postponement due to rain last Friday, Movie Night in the Park hosted by the Ice Box and City of St. Thomas, looks to make its debut this week. They'll begin Friday night with a sh...
Jul 19, 2023
Pack up the pups for the Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival this Saturday
It's an event where dogs are welcome and people are tolerated. Coming up Saturday, July 22nd is the Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival at Springwater Conservation Area, all in support of Helping Paws Resc...
Jul 19, 2023
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture raises alarm over increased risk of hay fires
It may seem to you that there have been more barn fires than usual this year - and you would be right. In a recent press release, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) w...
Jul 19, 2023
London man charged in tractor trailer theft
Elgin OPP have charged a 38-year-old London man in a stolen vehicle incident Tuesday morning in Central Elgin. Just after 7 a.m., officers received a complaint about a transport truck southbound on Be...
Jul 18, 2023
Community Spotlight: Royal LePage Triland Realty to host charity BBQ in support of Project Tiny Hope Thursday
The team at Royal LePage Triland Realty in St. Thomas are giving residents the chance to enjoy lunch for a good cause this Thursday through a charity BBQ in support of Project Tiny Hope. It's an annua...
Jul 18, 2023
City council approves winterized dome for Pinafore Park courts
This winter city tennis and pickleball players could be enjoying their passion indoors. City council Monday gave the go-ahead to staff to pursue a lease agreement with a third-party operator to constr...
Jul 18, 2023
