Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
New LTC standards call for 4 hours of direct care daily for residents of homes
Ontario's long-term care minister says he's reviewing new national standards for the sector. But Paul Calandra says he won't water down what the province is already doing to improve care. The Health S...
Feb 01, 2023
Final shots for COVID-19 mass immunization clinics
For almost two years they provided a vital service to the community and now Southwestern Public Health is shutting down its St. Thomas COVID-19 mass immunization clinic. Over that time the clinic and ...
Feb 01, 2023
Community spotlight: Holiday travel takes flight after pandemic shutdown, but book early
After a rocky return last summer, things are definitely bouncing back with a vengeance in the travel industry. Marion Rose at Elgin Travel and Cruises in St. Thomas says there is plenty of pent-up dem...
Jan 31, 2023
TVDSB offers virtual kindergarten info session
Parents and caregivers with students entering kindergarten in September are invited to attend a live, virtual information session on February 6th, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The online session will g...
Jan 31, 2023
Organics collection under consideration in three areas of Southwold
Southwold Township is considering adding curbside organics collection and is undertaking a survey to gather input. The bi-weekly collection would be in the urban areas of Talbotville, Ferndale and Lyn...
Jan 31, 2023
Community spotlight: Curl for Kids fundraiser improves future outcomes for young people
It's a fun day for the teams participating but ultimately its all about kids. The 2023 Big Brothers Big Sisters Curl for Kids runs March 11 and interim executive director Carolyn Johnson stresses the ...
Jan 30, 2023
Two males sought in Sunday morning home invasion
St. Thomas Police are investigating a home invasion early Sunday morning at a north-end residence. Two males forced their way into the home and assaulted in individual inside before fleeing the scene ...
Jan 30, 2023
Community spotlight: City is confident of getting green light for transit pilot project
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston came away from last week's Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference feeling confident the city will soon be linked to London via public transit. Preston is seeking p...
Jan 29, 2023
St. Thomas Acting Police Chief Marc Roskamp statement on death of Tyre Nichols
St. Thomas Acting Police Chief Marc Roskamp has issued the following release on the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. "This incident is deeply disturbing. The actions of the involved police officers i...
Jan 28, 2023
Fire Marshall's Office Called In to Investigate Fatal Mitchell St. Apartment Fire
One resident has died in a fire Thursday afternoon in one of six units at a Mitchell Street apartment. The call came in around 4:30 p.m. and firefighters quickly knocked down the flames. Chief Fire Pr...
Jan 27, 2023 Photo Courtesy: St. Thomas Fire Department
