Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
City's new fire chief looking to extend his career in St. Thomas
myFM has learned the city will soon have a new fire chief. After an almost three-year tenure with the Town of Renfrew, fire chief Kevin Welsh has taken up the post in St. Thomas. He replaces former ch...
Oct 20, 2021
Finding local solutions to poverty takes an entire community
During a subdued commemoration Monday on the steps of city hall in St. Thomas, two dozen member of the Coalition to End Poverty recognized the pressing need to eradicate economic hardship. As Mayor Jo...
Oct 20, 2021
Central Elgin announces leaf and yard waste collection days
Beginning next week, Central Elgin residents will be able to leave leaf and yard waste out for collection. The Municipality has announced that beginning Monday, October 25th residents will be able to ...
Oct 20, 2021
Community Spotlight: STEGH Foundation celebrates 1 year anniversary of 50/50 raffle
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation have hit an important milestone in their 50/50 Raffle. The month of October marks 1 year of the raffle in support of patient care at STEGH. Kenzie Bonn...
Oct 20, 2021
COVID-19: More than 50 cases in SWPH region resolved since Friday
The province this morning is reporting 328 new COVID-19 cases, with four deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting eight new cases with 18 resolved. There was one new death reported, a female El...
Oct 19, 2021
Ontario working to introduce legislation that would require licenses for temporary help agencies
Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would require temp agencies and recruiters to be licensed. Minister of Labour, Training & Skills Development Monte McNaughton says inspections over the...
Oct 19, 2021
OPP urge motorists to not veer for deer
As deer begin to migrate in wooded areas, it can cause a danger to local drivers. OPP Sgt Ed Sanchuk says there are certain times that may be more dangerous for animal activity. More tips inclu...
Oct 19, 2021
Community Spotlight: City partners with Honk for downtown parking payments
Residents and visitors to St. Thomas are now able to purchase all day parking in the city's downtown thanks to a new partnership with Honk. The city is partnering with Honk mobile for the online payme...
Oct 19, 2021
COVID-19: Majority of new weekend cases logged in Oxford County
The province this morning is reporting 373 new COVID-19 cases, with two deaths. Meantime, Southwestern Public Health is reporting 30 new cases since Friday with 34 resolved. The death toll remains at ...
Oct 18, 2021
Aylmer Police make arrest following non-compliance of vaccination requirement
The Aylmer Police were called to the East Elgin Community Complex on Thursday for a report of a hockey parent not co-operating with arena staff. When officers arrived, they located a 53 year old femal...
Oct 18, 2021
