Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Domestic assault incident results in drug charge for Vienna man
Aylmer Police have charged a 27-year-old Vienna man following a domestic assault incident. Shortly after the noon hour Thursday, police were called to a disturbance at a residence which was still acti...
Jun 27, 2023
What you can do to reduce risk of injury on your farm
If you come from a farming community, you already know that farming can be a dangerous job. Communications Coordinator for the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association Robin Anderson says that farming...
Jun 27, 2023
Annual Canada Day festivities return to Aylmer's East Elgin Community Complex
After a scaled back celebration last year, the Town of Aylmer is back with their annual Canada Day festivities. The fun returns to the East Elgin Community Complex from 5 to 9 p.m., before the Aylmer ...
Jun 27, 2023
Transport truck driver flips vehicle while attempting to avoid collision near Southwold
The driver of a transport truck has minor injuries after his vehicle rolled over early this morning while trying to avoid a collision. Elgin County OPP responded to the single vehicle collision involv...
Jun 26, 2023 Photo provided by the Southwold Fire Department
St. Thomas resident released from custody Saturday morning wanted in theft investigation the same day
A 42-year-old St. Thomas resident kept police quite busy this past weekend. Kevin Ashford was initially arrested Friday night after failing to abide by release conditions stemming from a previous char...
Jun 26, 2023
Community Spotlight: St. Thomas Gaming Association celebrates $14 million milestone
It's an incredible milestone and one that couldn't have been reached without the dedicated volunteers and support from the local community. The St. Thomas Gaming Association held a special presentatio...
Jun 26, 2023
OPP destroy DNA samples from investigation in Bayham after Human Rights Tribunal ruling
Ontario Provincial Police have destroyed DNA samples taken from migrant farm workers after the move was found to have violated their human rights. The destruction of close to one hundred samples colle...
Jun 26, 2023
Cursive writing to return to mandatory curriculum in Ontario
Education Minister Stephen Lecce says cursive writing will return as mandatory curriculum this September. Lecce says research has been clear that cursive writing is a critical life skill in helping yo...
Jun 26, 2023
Miller Park in West Lorne to play host to Canada Day celebrations for West Elgin
Our coverage of Canada Day celebrations continue this week with The Municipality of West Elgin. All the excitement is set to take place this Saturday at Miller Park in West Lorne, where a number of fo...
Jun 26, 2023
Community Spotlight: Stop, look and linger at Sparta Lavender Farm this summer
It features over 5000 English lavender plants, rows of coloured roses, poppies, peonies and more, with views of a beautiful Carolinian forest. And the summer season at Sparta Lavender Farm is just get...
Jun 25, 2023
