Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Electric vehicle charging stations now available at West Lorne and Dutton ONroutes
Electric vehicle owners in Ontario are now able utilize six fast charging station at ONroute locations across the province. Of the 6 location, both the West Lorne and Dutton ONroutes were chosen for t...
Feb 25, 2022
President of Ukrainian Canadian Congress in London talks current situation with myFM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to Ukraine's president and met virtually with other G-7 leaders following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He says innocent people, including children, are now fa...
Feb 25, 2022
Community Spotlight: St. Thomas-Elgin social service agencies to benefit from over $270,000 in grants from United Way
53 programs at 40 social services agencies across Elgin-Middlesex are set to receive some much needed funding thanks to the United Way. Kelly Ziegner, President and CEO of the United Way Elgin Middles...
Feb 25, 2022
Winter Weather Travel Advisory issued in advance of Thursday snowfall
With one inclement weather day already this week, tonight's winter storm may bring about another Friday for local students. Environment Canada has already issued a Winter Weather Travel Advisory as 5 ...
Feb 24, 2022
Elgin Ontario Health Team announces Executive Director
The Elgin Ontario Health Team has announced Deanna Huggett as the organization's first executive director. The health teams are a new approach to health care in the province, bringing together health ...
Feb 24, 2022
COVID-19: SWPH reports three new deaths since Friday
Southwestern Public Health reported Wednesday at least 107 new COVID-19 cases since Friday with 205 resolved. There were three deaths reported, all residents of Oxford County: a female in her 50s, a m...
Feb 24, 2022
Driver absenteeism forces school bus cancellations in St. Thomas-Elgin
While it doesn't come as a result of inclement weather, Southwestern Ontario Student Transportation Services have cancelled some routes this morning due to driver absenteeism. At this time, schools im...
Feb 24, 2022
Community Spotlight: Maple Syrup Festival on hold again, however student education tours on tap at Springwater
For five decades, the Maple Syrup Festival at Springwater Conservation Area has been a harbinger of spring. However, for a second straight year, the uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions and several lo...
Feb 23, 2022
TVDSB announces changes to inclement weather procedures
As a result of recently lifted provincial restriction, the Thames Valley District School Board has announced that schools will now remain open during inclement weather events, unless otherwise specifi...
Feb 23, 2022
Waterworks Park trails, Lions and Kettle Creek Dog Parks closed to public
As a result of heavy rain and melting snowpack over the past few days, a number of local parks have been closed to the public. The City of St. Thomas report that Waterworks Park recreation trails are ...
Feb 23, 2022
