Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
LTC homes demand cap on temp agency fees
A group representing Ontario non-profit nursing homes says short-staffed homes are being exploited by nursing agencies. AdvantAge Ontario says non-profit homes are spending tens of millions of dollars...
Feb 15, 2023
OPP expands use of automated licence plate recognition system
The OPP are issuing a reminder to drivers to renew their license and vehicle registration as the Automated Licence Plate Recognition, or ALPR, system rolls out province-wide. The ALPR has been on the ...
Feb 15, 2023 ALPR Image
Community spotlight: EML riding to become Elgin-St. Thomas-London South federal riding
A boundary change to Elgin-Middlesex-London riding is far less drastic than first proposed. The report by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario was tabled in the House of Commons on ...
Feb 14, 2023
Three people sought in theft of Pride flags
Aylmer Police are investigating the theft of a Pride flag outside a residence. Three male youths were seen driving away eastbound on Hwy. 3 in a blue pick-up truck with the numbers 1500 or 5100 as par...
Feb 14, 2023
Project Tiny Hope is 'a great investment for the city'
City council Monday evening unanimously approved supporting Project Tiny Hope to the tune of $3 million. The affordable 40 units in Project Tiny Hope are to be developed at 21 Kains Street and include...
Feb 14, 2023
Community spotlight: Local police services add their voice to demand changes to Canada's bail system
The Elgin Group Police Services Board is adding its voice to the growing demand for changes to the Canadian Criminal Code related to the bail system. Police Services Board chairman Dave Jenkins and El...
Feb 13, 2023
Opioid deaths prompt Southwestern Public Health to undertake consumption and treatment centre feasibility study
The opioid crisis is having a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities, warns the region's medical officer of health. Dr. Ninh Tran notes. In the course of 12 months (April 2020 to ...
Feb 13, 2023
City asked to financially support Project Tiny Hope
City council this evening will be asked to support an imaginative housing development through a $3 million financial investment. The affordable units in Project Tiny Hope are to be developed at 21 Kai...
Feb 13, 2023
Community spotlight: Move over so first responders are safe on roads and highways
It's not only a matter of courtesy and safety, it is the law in Ontario. And members of the OPP this week (Feb 13-16) are urging drivers to move over to keep first responders safe on roads and highway...
Feb 11, 2023
Police investigating vandalism at Veterans Memorial Garden
St. Thomas Police were called to Veterans Memorial Garden on Moore Street Wednesday for a case of vandalism. City staff reported graffiti on an aluminum plaque on site. The plaque has been removed for...
Feb 10, 2023
