Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Kettle Creek Environmental Trust offering free camping experience to local families in need
A program designed to give families the chance to experience the magic of camping for the first time is once again accepting nominations. The "Rewild the Family" program, run through the Kettle Creek ...
Jul 14, 2023
Ontario bill to secure soccer nets advances after teen's tragic death
An Ontario bill that would require soccer nets to be properly secured is one step closer to becoming law. The legislation is going through committee hearings today, the step before bringing it back fo...
Jul 14, 2023
Southwold invites residents to help rename Shedden Open Space Park
The Township of Southwold is seeking input from the community on the renaming of a local park. Shedden Open Space Park located on Union Road, first opened in 2021, offering multi-use sports fields, se...
Jul 14, 2023
Community spotlight: It's a classic - Nostalgia Nights returns to downtown St. Thomas this Saturday
While you could visit a mall parking lot and see hundreds of cars, visit downtown St. Thomas on Saturday and wander amongst more than a thousand classic cars. The 9th edition of Nostalgia Nights runs ...
Jul 13, 2023
Ford calls for infrastructure investment to meet housing goals
During the final question period of the three day Canadian premiers conference in Winnipeg, Premier Doug Ford was asked if he'd accept funding for housing from the federal government if it came with s...
Jul 13, 2023
Free Learn to Fish program returns to Dalewood and Lake Whittaker Conservation Areas this weekend
The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is giving residents the chance to take up a new hobby with the return of their Learn to Fish program. This free, fun filled event taking place at Dalewood Conse...
Jul 13, 2023
New St. Thomas EV battery plant considered high-security operation, policing to be provided by OPP tactical unit
myFM has learned policing services at the Volkswagen EV battery plant scheduled to begin production in 2027 will be provided by an OPP tactical unit. The decision was made at a meeting in Toronto atte...
Jul 12, 2023 Photo courtesy Volkswagen Group
All Elgin County beaches now safe for swimming
An update from Southwestern Public Health Wednesday afternoon has now cleared all Elgin County beaches for swimming. In their beach water quality update posted Tuesday, the health unit advised that Po...
Jul 12, 2023
Community Spotlight: Port Stanley Lions and Lioness Club boosts STEGH MRI Campaign with $16,000 donation
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation is embarking on an $8 million Transforming Tomorrow Diagnostic Imaging Campaign in support of a long-awaited MRI for the city. It received a kick start...
Jul 12, 2023
Military presence expected Thursday through Monday in Port Stanley
Once again Port Stanley residents can expect to see a military presence in the community throughout the weekend. From Thursday through Monday, members of 31 Combat Engineer Regiment - The Elgins and p...
Jul 12, 2023
