Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Crews deem Malakoff Street fire as electrical and accidental in nature
City firefighters quickly doused a fire Friday morning in a shed between two houses on Malakoff Street. The blaze briefly sent a cloud of black smoke over the area. All residents were able to return t...
May 01, 2023
Community Spotlight: CMHA to focus on story telling this Mental Health Week
Mental health has always been a very important, but also stigmatized issue. Coming up May 1st to 7th is Mental Health Week, where local agencies look to shine a light on the issue in an effort to prom...
Apr 30, 2023 CMHA's 110 Centre Street location
Asphalt rehabilitation to close portion of Sunset Drive as of May 1st
As the City of St. Thomas nears the end of the Sunset Drive project, an upcoming road closure will be in effect in order to complete asphalt work. Beginning May 1st, Sunset Drive will be closed to tra...
Apr 28, 2023
LCBO to begin phasing out paper bags
It will soon be BYOB at the liquor store. As in bring your own bag. Fifteen years after it trashed single-use plastic bags, the LCBO is going to phase out paper bags at its retail stores. It says the ...
Apr 28, 2023
Ontario makes investment into "broken bail system"
Premier Doug Ford says the province is investing 112-million-dollars in the creation of bail compliance teams. Ford says the dedicated teams will be established across the province to tackle violent c...
Apr 28, 2023
St. Thomas resident falls victim to gift card scam
A St. Thomas resident is out $1,500 after being victimized in a gift card scam. On April 25, the individual received a phone call, aggressive in nature, from an unknown individual demanding they buy $...
Apr 28, 2023
Community Spotlight: 2023 Horton Farmers Market season to kick off May 13th
A Saturday morning staple in St. Thomas returns next month with Opening Day of the Horton Farmers Market officially set! The 2023 season will kick off on Saturday, May 13th, an announcement Sarah Nobl...
Apr 27, 2023
St. Thomas announces free tree giveaway in honour of Arbor Day Friday
In celebration of Arbor Day tomorrow, the City of St. Thomas Parks Department has announced that they will be giving 165 potted trees away to residents. This unique giveaway will take place beside the...
Apr 27, 2023
Aylmer Police and Fire to host 'Seniors Coffee with the Chiefs' Wednesday
The Aylmer Police and Fire Departments are teaming up with their local Tim Hortons next week to host 'Seniors Coffee with the Chiefs'. This free event invites the older residents of Aylmer to the East...
Apr 27, 2023
STEGH's "Tree of Life" grows by 23 more leaves
The "Tree of Life" at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital grew significantly this year thanks to the life saving decision of 23 donors. In celebration of BeADonor Month, STEGH is recognizing the 21 ...
Apr 27, 2023
