Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Local Police Services Attend Funeral for Fallen OPP Officer
A funeral was held Wednesday morning for an OPP officer shot and killed in an ambush last week near Hagersville. Hundreds of officers from across the province - including St. Thomas and Aylmer - joine...
Jan 05, 2023 Aylmer Police Service in Barrie on Wednesday, January 4th for the funeral of a fallen OPP officer.
Community spotlight: Wear green for Shamrock Shuffle and raise green for The Inn
After a two-year halt in the proceedings, the Shamrock Shuffle gets to celebrate its 10th edition. This year's fundraiser is slated for March 18, operating out of Central United Church. Denise House, ...
Jan 04, 2023
Cyclist struck Monday is identified
Elgin OPP have now identified the cyclist struck and killed early Monday morning on Wellington Road just north of St. Thomas. The deceased is 29-year-old Chyenne Doxtator of St. Thomas. No charges hav...
Jan 04, 2023
Emergency Crews responding to Serious Incident Involving Train & Pedestrian in Downtown London
UPDATE AS OF 11 A.M. London Police advise the rail crossings in the downtown area impacted by the incident are now open to traffic. ----- If you are travelling to Downtown London today, or by rail, yo...
Jan 04, 2023 Photo: London Fire Department on Twitter
Nine Charges Laid During Festive R.I.D.E. Program in December
St. Thomas Police operated festive R.I.D.E. programs during December with the aim of educating the public and reducing impaired driving. The initiative resulted in over 800 vehicles checked at various...
Jan 04, 2023
2022 Described as "Deadly" Year on Ontario Roads: OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police describe 2022 on the roadways they patrol in the province as deadly. OPP Sergeant Kerry Schdmidt tweeted a message saying we need to get off on the right foot for 2023. T...
Jan 04, 2023
Traffic Blitz Leads to Several Motorists Being Ticketed
Following up on complaints from area residents, St. Thomas Police have undertaken a safety blitz dealing with aggressive driving along Sunset Drive. And last month, police advise 46 reports were submi...
Jan 04, 2023
Community spotlight: Final Five announced in Elgin Business Resource Centre Pitch business plan competition
With a record number of entries this year, whittling the list down to five finalists was no easy task, advises Elgin Business Resource Centre general manager Kevin Jackson. He's talking about the fina...
Jan 03, 2023
Funeral for Fallen OPP Officer to be Held Wednesday
The funeral for the OPP officer killed last week is set to be held Wednesday. Family, friends, colleagues and other officials are to pay tribute to 28-year-old Constable Greg Pierzchala at an arena in...
Jan 03, 2023 @OPPCommissioner - Twitter
It was touch and go but STEGH welcomes a New Year's Day baby
While it looked like New Year's Day may slip by without a birth at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, a baby boy arrived with 90 minutes to spare. Margaretha and Enrique Sawatsky welcomed a son at 10:...
Jan 02, 2023
