Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Local Resident to Make Pitch for Buskers in St. Thomas
Could buskers be an attraction this summer in St. Thomas? City council at its meeting on Monday will hear a deputation from C.J. Allen, chair of the Good Vibes Community Association board of governors...
Jan 13, 2023
Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Money at Local Variety Store
A 37-year-old man has been charged by St. Thomas Police with passing counterfeit money and several other offences. A variety store employee contacted police to report the man had tried to use a counte...
Jan 13, 2023 PiggyBank / Unsplash
"Malicious Code" Embedded on LCBO Website, Personal Information Leaked
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says an unauthorized party embedded "malicious code'' on its website to obtain customer information. In a statement, the provincial Crown corporation says customers...
Jan 13, 2023
Community spotlight: Reaction to Smiles for Seniors campaign this past Christmas was 'over the top'
It's difficult to determine who was more excited about the Smiles for Seniors gift drive this past Christmas. Was it the recipients of gifts or organizers Bill and Sherry Marlatt? Bill's reaction to a...
Jan 12, 2023
Special Weather Statement Warns of High Amounts of Rain for Thursday
A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for St. Thomas and Elgin county. Rain at times heavy beginning this afternoon then transitioning to snow late in the evening. We could...
Jan 12, 2023
Community spotlight: Is a long-term solution to Oneida water issues in the works?
According to Elgin-Middlesex-London MP Karen Vecchio, a solution to the ongoing water woes at Oneida Nation of the Thames is imminent. While the conserve water advisory issued last month has been lift...
Jan 11, 2023 Photo Courtesy: Oneida Nation of the Thames
St. Thomas Police Make Arrest Following 2-hour Standoff at Aldborough Ave Residence
St. Thomas Police say they have arrested 40-year-old Christopher Menard following an over 2-hour standoff outside of a home on Aldborough Ave. - between Massey Dr. and Leger Ave. The St. Thomas Police...
Jan 11, 2023
Aylmer Resident Caught Speeding, Arrested for Outstanding Warrants
Following a speedy trip along Putnam Road in Malahide, a 29-year-old Aylmer resident had plenty of time to cool their heels. The motorist was stopped by Elgin OPP Monday morning after being clocked at...
Jan 11, 2023
City Council Approves Budget Increase for 2023
City council Monday approved the capital and operating budgets for this year with no further debate. This will result in a 2.37% increase to the municipal property tax levy. The overall tax levy this ...
Jan 11, 2023
Police investigating theft of backpack from mom and kids in Optimist Park
A trip through Optimist Park on Sunday took a frustrating turn for a St. Thomas woman. While attending to her children, two teenaged boys made off with her camo-pattern backpack. It contained baby ite...
Jan 10, 2023
