Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: Death toll in SWPH region hits 100 mark
The province this morning is reporting 1,031 new COVID-19 cases, with four deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 29 new cases, with 21 resolved. The was one new death, an Elgin county woman ...
Dec 03, 2021
Port Burwell & Fingal to host Santa Claus parades this weekend
It's another busy weekend across Elgin County, with Santa Claus parades taking place in both Port Burwell and Fingal. First up is Port Burwell, who are back with their annual Santa Claus Parade, takin...
Dec 03, 2021
Fill the Fire Truck for Christmas Care goes Saturday at Foodland
With the need for donations greater now more than ever, St. Thomas Foodland has teamed up with our local fire department to hold their 4th annual Fill the Fire Truck for Christmas Care. On Saturday, D...
Dec 03, 2021
Community Spotlight: Celebrating 30 years of Briwood Farm Market
Right from the day they opened 30 years ago, Briwood Farm Market owner Brian Giles believed freshness is second to none. Three decades later, that philosophy is the reason customers come back week aft...
Dec 03, 2021
COVID-19: Ongoing case count in St. Thomas tops the 50 mark; one new death in Elgin
The province this morning is reporting 959 new COVID-19 cases, with seven deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 29 new cases, with 29 resolved. The was one new death, an Elgin county woman i...
Dec 02, 2021
Countdown to new childcare spaces begins in St. Thomas
Much needed childcare spaces are on the way for St. Thomas. At a special meeting Tuesday night, city council unanimously approved construction of an 88-space facility on St. Catharine Street with Grac...
Dec 02, 2021
"A Magical Christmas" Stationary Santa Claus Parade kicks off tomorrow
In just over 24 hours, the big man himself will make the long trip to St. Thomas to take part in this weekend's "A Magical Christmas" Stationary Santa Claus Parade. For three nights, Pinafore Park wil...
Dec 02, 2021
Community Spotlight: Fresh cut Christmas tree donation to benefit 100 families in St. Thomas
It's a true sign that the holiday season is here- fresh cut Christmas trees have started popping up for purchase across St. Thomas/Elgin. For local Remax agents Cody Hodgins and Damian Steele, making ...
Dec 02, 2021
COVID-19: Lowest new daily case count since Nov. 2
The province this morning is reporting 780 new COVID-19 cases, with five deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 13 new cases, with 46 resolved. The death toll is 98 since the pandemic began. ...
Dec 01, 2021
MOH talks new restrictions in SWPH region
With enhanced COVID-19 public health measures taking effect Thursday in Aylmer, Bayham, Malahide and West Elgin, the region's medical officer of health on Tuesday, explained the rationale behind the l...
Dec 01, 2021
