Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
University research aiming to reduce cybersecurity threats on farms
Researchers like Dr. Rozita Dara at the University of Guelph - are trying to reduce the cybersecurity risks Canada's wide-open farm fields are facing. She stresses securing smart farm technology is cr...
Oct 07, 2022
Community spotlight: Canadale's dynamic dinosaurs benefit tiny homes
Project Tiny Hope got a huge shot in the arm from a roarin' good time at Canadale. Their Dino Days promotion featuring five massive animatronic dinosaurs generated $21,500 in proceeds. The money will ...
Oct 06, 2022
Public input sought on City of St. Thomas 2023 budget
Members of city council will get a first look at the 2023 draft budget on Nov. 25 and initial deliberations will follow the Dec. 5 council meeting. If needed, a second budget session is scheduled for ...
Oct 06, 2022
Businesses Now Have Option to Apply Credit Card Surcharges
Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying surcharges for credit card use, as restrictions on the practice lift Thursday. Businesses secured the right to add a surcharge, which they...
Oct 06, 2022 kuhnmi / CC
Long Term Care Minister Announces Funding to Recruit & Retain Nurse Practitioners
The provincial government announced yesterday 57-million dollars in funding over three years to recruit and retain more nurse practitioners in long-term care homes. Long-Term Care Minister Paul Caland...
Oct 06, 2022
OPP: Driving Fatalities Sharply Increase in 2022
Police say 268 people have died on OPP patrolled roads this year as of the beginning of October. OPP say that marks a 24% increase in driving fatalities compared to this time last year. They say 69 of...
Oct 06, 2022
MP Vecchio to Host Virtual Town Hall on Riding Redistribution Proposal
Proposed electoral boundary changes could have a significant impact on the outcome of federal and provincial elections in St. Thomas and Elgin County. The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission f...
Oct 06, 2022
Gas Prices Stay Steady St. Thomas Despite Jump in Southern Ontario
Drivers in southern Ontario were feeling the pinch at the pump in some areas of the province yesterday. Gas prices were expected to be up around 10 cents yesterdy, with another six-cent bump expected ...
Oct 06, 2022
Aylmer Police report missing person
Update as of 2:30 p.m. Thursday Aylmer Police advise 17-year-old Desiree McVety has been located and is safe. She was last seen Oct. 4 leaving a Water Street residence. ===== Aylmer Police are seeking...
Oct 05, 2022
Community spotlight: City council gives green light to begin developing new downtown civic park
It's more than a new park. The Westlake-Evans Civic Park will be an active community hub to provide a much-needed recreational space in the city's core, thanks to a $500,000 gift from the Estate of Do...
Oct 05, 2022
