Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Community Spotlight: Tee up your summer of fun with the Putting Zoo St. Thomas
As we've heard from St. Thomas residents since the announcement last July, this is something very needed in the community. And it officially opens to the public today! The Putting Zoo, the city's newe...
Jun 22, 2023
West Lorne's Kraft Hockeyville preseason NHL game to take place in St. Thomas Sept. 27th
April 1st was an exciting day for the community of West Lorne, as they were officially named the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2023. Along with the title and $250,000 in arena upgrades, West Lorne was a...
Jun 21, 2023
Tips and tricks to avoid tick bites this season
Tick season is upon us, and tick bites can be dangerous. Ticks can carry a bacteria that causes lyme disease, though the threat is reduced if the tick is removed before the 24 hour mark. Public Health...
Jun 21, 2023
First half of June shows concerning uptick in fatal collisions on OPP-patrolled roads
If the latest traffic data is any indication of what lies ahead for the motoring public, the OPP is cautioning that drivers have set the stage for another notably tragic year on roads. To date, the OP...
Jun 21, 2023
Elgin Middlesex Regional Fire School celebrates 69 new graduates
It was a big day for members of the Elgin Middlesex Regional Fire School, who held their Recruit Graduation back on May 31st. 69 graduates spanning from 14 different departments were honoured during t...
Jun 21, 2023
Community Spotlight: Cob's Bread Community Day raises $8,389 in support of STEGH
Thanks to the support of St. Thomas and Elgin County residents, the Cob's Bread Community Day Fundraiser was a huge success! With all sales from the entire day on June 7th being donated back to the St...
Jun 20, 2023
Traffic project utilizing Automatic License Plate Reader system results in 28 local charges
A St. Thomas Police traffic project responding to ongoing complaints from residents about speeding vehicles along Axford Parkway, from Fairview Avenue to Lake Margaret has been completed. The undertak...
Jun 20, 2023
Proposal to create a downtown cultural space withdrawn, status of the proponent, GVCA, uncertain
A proposal to close a downtown laneway and turn it into a cultural space has been withdrawn by the proponent. And the organization behind the idea has apparently disbanded. At the May 8 meeting of cit...
Jun 20, 2023
Aylmer Police investigating pride flag theft
Aylmer Police are reporting the theft of a pride flag in the community. The flag was stolen from the front porch of a Talbot Street residence overnight on June 11. Anyone with information is asked to ...
Jun 20, 2023
Local housing inventory continued to decline through May
The latest housing numbers in from the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors. Last month, LTSAR saw 846 homes exchange hands across the region while 1,397 new properties came onto the market. ...
Jun 20, 2023
