Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Hospice of Elgin to have a strong connection to natural environment
A cottage-like feel. That was the description provided to city council at its May 15 meeting as to what Hospice of Elgin will look and feel like. It will not feel clinical, assured Laura Sherwood from...
May 26, 2023
Ontario announces new "Peak Perks" energy conservation program
Ontario says it will pay some residents to lower their air conditioning during peak summer periods as part of an energy conservation program. People who sign up for the Peak Perks program will receive...
May 26, 2023
Walk for Guide Dogs goes Sunday in both St. Thomas and Port Stanley
This weekend is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. They're putting on their annual walk for guide dogs and hope to raise $1.5 million across the country ...
May 26, 2023
Paramedic Services Week
In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics across the province, Ontario is celebrating Paramedic Services Week running through May 27th. The theme for this year will focus on "Diversity in Pa...
May 26, 2023
Southwestern Public Health seeking information following dog bite incident in Port Stanley
Southwestern Public Health is seeking help in identifying a dog that bit an individual May 7 in Port Stanley. The incident took place at Little Creek Park between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The dog is describ...
May 26, 2023
Community Spotlight: Justin Trudeau returns to St. Thomas for whistlestop tour
For the second time in just over a month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent time in St. Thomas. Thursday afternoon following a quick lunch at Legends Tavern, Mayor Joe Preston joined Trudeau for a s...
May 25, 2023
Teachers' unions and other groups call for free breakfast and lunch programs across Ontario
Ontario teachers' unions, food banks and youth advoacates are pressing the provincial government to provide free breakfast and lunch programs in all schools. In a letter to the provincial education mi...
May 25, 2023
Elgin OPP charge 21-year-old for driving impaired without a licence
A traffic stop conducted by Elgin OPP around 12:18 a.m. Sunday has resulted in charges for a St. Thomas resident. Officers stopped the vehicle on Fruit Ridge Line in the Municipality of Central Elgin ...
May 25, 2023
33rd Annual Belmont Firefighters Breakfast goes Sunday
It's the perfect opportunity to support those in our community who help keep us safe while also satisfying your taste buds! The 33rd Annual Belmont Firefighters Breakfast returns this Sunday in suppor...
May 25, 2023
Community Spotlight: Safe Boating Awareness Week
May 20th to 26th is Safe Boating Awareness Week and with the warmer weather upon us, the Ontario Provincial Police are sending out reminders on how we can be more water safe this summer. The OPP note ...
May 24, 2023
