Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Fatal collision involving transport truck in downtown Aylmer has police investigating
The Aylmer Police Service are continuing to investigate following a fatal collision that occurred downtown Tuesday night. Police report that an initial investigation has determined that a vehicle trav...
Nov 10, 2021
Ontario sticking with current re-opening plans despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Health Minister Christine Elliot says an uptick in COVID-19 cases during colder months when more people are indoors was factored into the province's re-opening plans. That means the government will no...
Nov 10, 2021
Community Spotlight: Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign raises $48,000 for STEGH Foundation
This year's local Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign was another huge success, resulting in a record breaking donation to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation through the initiative. A tota...
Nov 10, 2021
COVID-19: SWPH region records 95th related death
The province this morning is reporting 441 new COVID-19 cases, with three deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 18 new cases with 20 resolved. There was one new death, an Elgin woman in her ...
Nov 09, 2021
St. Thomas man air lifted to hospital following motorcycle collision in Courtland
A serious motorcycle collision that occurred in Courtland on Saturday sent a 59-year-old St. Thomas man to hospital with life-altering injuries. Police report that around 1:40 p.m., a motorcycle and a...
Nov 09, 2021
STEGH to continue enforcing staff COVID-19 vaccination mandate
While Premier Doug Ford last week confirmed he won't mandate COVID-19 vaccines for hospital workers, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital will continue to enforce it's vaccination mandate. The hospital p...
Nov 09, 2021
Community Spotlight: In person Remembrance Day Ceremonies return to St. Thomas/Elgin
St. Thomas and Elgin County will join communities all across the country on Thursday, as we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their life for our country in Remembrance Day Ceremo...
Nov 09, 2021
COVID-19: SWPH today has the highest per capita rate in SW Ontario
The province this morning is reporting 480 new COVID-19 cases, with two deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 52 new cases since Friday, with 42 resolved. The death toll remains at 94 since ...
Nov 08, 2021
STPS seeking information into dog bite incident
The St. Thomas Police are seeking the public's assistance following a dog bite incident that took place in the city last night. Police report that the incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the area of...
Nov 08, 2021
Elgin sees significant spike in average sale price for October
The latest housing numbers are in from the London and St. Thomas Association of Realtors. LSTAR reports that 865 homes exchanged hands in the region, marking their 2nd best results ever for October, s...
Nov 08, 2021
