Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
SWPH reports four suspected drug-related deaths in first week of May with two occurring in St. Thomas
Southwestern Public Health shared some unsettling news on Monday as four suspected drug-related deaths were reported in the health unit's coverage area in the first week of May. While little informati...
May 17, 2022
Fireworks display hosted by the Malahide Firefighter's Association goes Sunday in Port Bruce
For those of you still planning your long weekend activities, you can add a fireworks show to the list of options. Members of the Malahide Firefighter's Association South Station are hoping to kick of...
May 17, 2022
COVID-19: Case count drops under 200 as hospitalizations in SWPH region stand at three
Southwestern Public Health reported at least 51 new COVID-19 cases since Friday with 106 resolved. There was one new death, a female Oxford resident in her 90s. The death total is 166 since the pandem...
May 17, 2022
Vehicle and pedestrian collision in Aylmer results in charge for 25 year old driver
A 25 year old female from Malahide has been charged following a collision Friday involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The Aylmer Police responded to the intersection of Talbot Street West and Elm Str...
May 17, 2022
Community Spotlight: Port Stanley backs fundraiser in support of Ukrainian family resettling in the village
The community of Port Stanley is coming together in support of a local fundraiser aimed at helping resettle a Ukrainian family of four hoping to seek refuge in Canada. Backed by support from the local...
May 17, 2022
Warden's Terrace Lodge charity gala a hands-up success
Plenty of hands went into ensuring the success of Elgin County Warden Mary French's fundraising gala at the end of April. And it was dozens of hands that inspired the gala itself as a charity event fo...
May 16, 2022
Leaf and yard waste to be collected next week in St. Thomas
With the beautiful weather we've been experiencing lately, it seems very timely that the city of St. Thomas is preparing for leaf and yard waste collection. You'll have all this week to get your lawn ...
May 16, 2022
COVID-19: Percent positivity rate in SWPH region drops to 12.26%.
Southwestern Public Health reported at least 44 new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday with 37 resolved. The death total is 165 since the pandemic began. The percent positivity rate in the region is 12.26...
May 16, 2022
Community Spotlight: 2022 Police Week to focus on Helping Build Safer Communities
May 15th to 21st is Police Week across Ontario and services are being encourage to highlight the work they do each day. For the St. Thomas Police Service, they'll turn to social media to help better e...
May 16, 2022
Personal information breached in Elgin county cyber security attack
A cybersecurity attack last month on the County of Elgin information network has resulted in personal data from more than 300 individuals being breached. The county advises there is no evidence at thi...
May 13, 2022
