Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
REPORT: Majority of Voters in 2022 Municipal Election Over the Age of 45
When it came to voting in the fall municipal election, the overwhelming number of residents who cast a ballot were over the age of 45. A report from city clerk Maria Konefal to be presented to council...
Dec 09, 2022
Pharmacists to be Permitted to Prescribe Paxlovid
Ontario pharmacists will soon be able to prescribe a COVID-19-fighting antiviral drug. The Ontario government has announced that starting December 12th, pharmacists will be able to prescribe Paxlovid ...
Dec 09, 2022 Martin Sanchez / Unsplash
'Project Tiny Hope' Makes Administrative Progress
First announced in May of last year, preparatory work is proceeding with Project Tiny Hope. It will consist of a cluster of tiny homes and outdoor amenities on two acres of land at 21 Kains Street, th...
Dec 09, 2022
Community spotlight: 'We continue to be able to transition individuals into other housing' - new executive director of The Inn
The city's emergency shelter, The Inn, has a new executive director who arrived with an extensive housing background. Brian Elliot formerly was the executive director of Habitat for Humanity Heartland...
Dec 08, 2022
New Green Button data now available to Entegrus customers in St. Thomas and Dutton
Entegrus has launched the new Green Button data that will allow families and businesses in St. Thomas and Dutton to track and control their energy use and save money on monthly bills. Green Button alo...
Dec 08, 2022 Jim Hogan- Right
St. Thomas receives transit funding to mitigate impact of COVID-19
Through the government's Safe Start program, St. Thomas is the recipient of $67,000 for its transit service. The funding announcement was made Wednesday with Premier Doug Ford noting the money is to h...
Dec 08, 2022
Community spotlight: New county council returns to refurbished chamber and numerous challenges ahead
As Elgin county council moves forward in its four-year term, all nine members must effectively work together for the benefit of residents. That's the rallying cry of Ed Ketchabaw, acclaimed as warden ...
Dec 07, 2022
New $2 Coin to Honour Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Canadian Mint is going to be issuing a new black-ringed toonie to honour Queen Elizabeth II. The mint says the coin's black outer ring is intended to evoke a "mourning armband'' to honour th...
Dec 07, 2022
Mayor of Bayham Acclaimed as Elgin County Warden
Bayham Mayor Ed Ketchabaw was acclaimed Elgin County Warden for 2023 on Tuesday evening. He becomes the county's 149th warden, with West Elgin Mayor Duncan McPhail serving as Deputy Warden. In his add...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo Courtesy: Elgin County Facebook Page
Dream Lottery Deadline Thursday at Midnight
Thursday at midnight is the deadline for the Dream Lottery. Imagine becoming a millionaire on only $50! Laura Niziolek of Dream Lottery tells myFM you could be one of three winners for the grand prize...
Dec 07, 2022
