Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Community Spotlight: Tourism funding to further enhance Elgin County Railway Museum as an event venue
A power boost for the Elgin County Railway Museum. Thanks to an almost $100,000 grant through FedDev Ontario, the museum is able to upgrade its antiquated electrical system. With the upgrade, the muse...
Nov 13, 2022
Call for voluntary masking expected next week
Two government sources say Ontario's top doctor will recommend the public begin masking on Monday in an effort to help overwhelmed children's hospitals. The sources, who are speaking on condition of a...
Nov 12, 2022
Morning showers fail to dampen turnout for St. Thomas Service of Remembrance
Under a canopy of colourful umbrellas, several hundred attended this year's St. Thomas Service of Remembrance at Veteran's Memorial Garden. This morning's commemoration contrasted with the much-shorte...
Nov 11, 2022
Strike at Western looming?
The union representing faculty members at Western University says it's preparing for a strike action next week if it can't reach a last-minute deal with the institution. The University of Western Onta...
Nov 11, 2022
Poppy campaign donation box stolen
Elgin OPP are investigating the theft of a Royal Canadian Legion - Poppy Campaign donation box from the ONroute centre in West Lorne. The box was taken some time on the morning of Nov. 7 with an unkno...
Nov 11, 2022
Community spotlight: New door opens in St. Thomas for Western Canada door manufacturer
They are an industry leader in Western Canada and now Alliance Door Products is setting up shop in St. Thomas. They will occupy a 60,000 sq. ft. facility at 85 Dennis Road in the city's industrial par...
Nov 10, 2022
St. Thomas K9 Officer Charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm
The SIU has charged Constable Sean James of the St. Thomas Police K9 Unit with Assault Causing Bodily Harm. The charge stems from an incident on September 1st where a 29-year-old man, who was wanted o...
Nov 10, 2022
Take the time to pause and remember those who lost their lives in war
Services of Remembrance will be held tomorrow morning in St. Thomas and in communities across Elgin county. All of the services begin at 10:45 a.m. with the exception of the Township of Malahide comme...
Nov 10, 2022
Gas Prices Expected to Drop Slightly
Gas prices across southern Ontario are expected to drop by as much as 8 cents per litre this week. They dropped about four cents per litre Wednesday and are projected to fall four cents per litre Thur...
Nov 10, 2022
Holocaust Education to be Introduced in Ontario Schools
The provincial government says it's introducing mandatory Holocaust learning in Grade 6 to help counter rising antisemitism and hate in schools across Ontario. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says ad...
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