Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
City council approves pilot project to determine feasibility of raising backyard chickens
While it wasn't unanimous, city council Tuesday voted to open the chicken coop door enough to allow a backyard pilot project. Coun. Tara McCaulley tabled the motion directing staff to come up with the...
Apr 13, 2023
Community Spotlight: Buskers wanted! Horton Farmers Market seeks out local talent for Saturday mornings
While we all know the Horton Farmers Market is a great spot to pick up our favourite local foods, it's also a space full of local talent. And as staff prepare for Opening Day of the Horton Market, the...
Apr 13, 2023
Aylmer Flames team up with local fire department to host OMHA Championship celebration
While the Aylmer Fire Department are usually the ones called upon to fight the flames, this Sunday they'll be helping celebrate them. The Aylmer Flames U11 Rep team recently won the OMHA Tier 2 Champi...
Apr 13, 2023
Human remains located along the bank of the Thames River
The OPP are investigating human remains found along the Thames river. Police say on Monday just before 6:30p.m., they along with Oneida Nation Police Service were dispatched to River Road after a memb...
Apr 13, 2023
Port Stanley & District Leos Dog Wash For Dog Guides returns Saturday
With the rain we experienced last week, it's safe to say that some of our furry friends are in need of a good wash. Let the Port Stanley & District Leos do all the work this Saturday with the retu...
Apr 13, 2023
Community spotlight: St. Thomas-Elgin's homelessness milestone proves reaching and sustaining functional zero is possible.
St. Thomas-Elgin has reached a significant milestone in the fight against veterans homelessness. In a brief ceremony prior to Tuesday's city council meeting, it was announced St. Thomas-Elgin becomes ...
Apr 12, 2023
St. Thomas police investigating ravine fire
It was a busy morning Tuesday for members of the St. Thomas Fire Department who worked to extinguish a series of grass fires in a local ravine. Just before 11:30, crews were called to the ravine runni...
Apr 12, 2023
OPP investigating damage sustained at Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club
Elgin OPP are investigating mischief on the first hole at Kettle Creek Golf & Country Club. Some time Thursday evening, a small dirt bike and a small ATV were driven across the green and fairway r...
Apr 12, 2023
Aylmer Police investigating mischief case at Immanuel Christian School
Aylmer Police continue to investigate an act of mischief at Immanuel Christian School. They say between 4 p.m. on April 3rd and 8 a.m. the following day, suspect(s) entered the property on Caverly Roa...
Apr 12, 2023
What are the worst roads in St. Thomas-Elgin? The CAA wants to know
Just like other regions of the province, there are no shortage of potholes in St. Thomas and Elgin. The CAA wants to hear from local drivers as part of its annual Worst Roads campaign. Assistant Vice ...
Apr 12, 2023
