Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
St. Thomas resident sends truck and excavator into 12-foot hole after collision on closed Sunset Drive
A 28-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing charges after driving around a road closure sign on Sunset Drive and falling into a 12-foot-deep hole. St. Thomas police say they were called to the scene a...
May 04, 2023
Collision in Southwold sends one driver to hospital with life-threatening injuries
A two-vehicle collision early Wednesday morning has sent one driver to hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Elgin OPP, just before 6 a.m., emergency personnel responded to the eastbou...
May 04, 2023
Community Spotlight: Pinafore Tennis Club to host free community "Fun Day" this Saturday
If you've ever thought about how your tennis serve stacks up against the pros, a free community event this Saturday may just give you the answer. The Pinafore Tennis Club, in partnership with the Onta...
May 03, 2023 Photo Provided by PTC Facebook Group
John Street in St. Thomas now open to two-way traffic
It's been designated a one-way street since the 1950s, but as of Wednesday this week, John Street is now bi-directional due to Talbot Street reconstruction. At the April 17th council meeting, members ...
May 03, 2023
St. Thomas police engage in foot pursuit following arson incident on Metcalf
St. Thomas Police have charged a 43 year old resident following an altercation at an active fire on Metcalfe Street Tuesday. Police were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m., where the St. Thomas Fir...
May 03, 2023
OPP charge man in fail to remain collision on John Wise Line and Quaker Road
Following an investigation, Elgin County OPP have charged a 58 year old St. Thomas man in the fail to remain collision that took place on April 4th. The collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle at ...
May 03, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays searching for $2.8 million 50/50 winner
OK Blue Jays fans - someone is a big winner! On April 11th, someone went to the Blue Jays game at Rogers Centre in Toronto and purchased a 50/50 ticket worth over $2.9 million but did not include thei...
May 03, 2023
OPP change policy on releasing names of victims involved in fatal incidents
Ontario Provincial Police have changed their policy when it comes to releasing names of those killed in tragedy. Manager of Media Relations with the OPP Bill Dickson tells us that they made the move t...
May 03, 2023
TVDSB makes donation in support of local United Way agencies
The United Way agencies across Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford recently received a donation of $230,244 from the students and staff of the Thames Valley District School Board. This is the largest donation...
May 03, 2023
New online addictions resource for young people now available in St. Thomas-Elgin
As Mental Health week continues, a new online addictions resource to support young people aged 12-24 who may have substance and behavioral addictions concerns is now available to residents. Crossing B...
May 03, 2023
