Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
80% of the eligible population now vaccinated in SWPH region
Southwestern Public Health celebrated an important milestone this week, as 80% of the eligible population across Elgin-Oxford-St. Thomas are now fully vaccinated. Dr. Joyce Lock, Medical Officer of He...
Sep 29, 2021
Community Spotlight: 'We are now remembering and we are now speaking' - Indigenous artist Nancy Deleary
It's titled All Are My Relatives and the eye-catching mural along the west wall of St. Thomas Public Library is significant in that it highlights the importance of storytelling. Painted by Nancy Delea...
Sep 28, 2021
Fairview/Southdale roundabout officially opened
The official opening of the Southdale/Fairview roundabout today (Tuesday) offered an opportunity to celebrate the 140-year relationship between St. Thomas and Elgin county. The agriculture-themed scul...
Sep 28, 2021
COVID-19: Ongoing case count drops below 30 in SWPH region
The province this morning is reporting 466 new COVID-19 cases, with no deaths. A total of 315 individuals are hospitalized with 180 of those in ICU. Southwestern Public Health is reporting three new c...
Sep 28, 2021
St. Thomas & Elgin County residents to be mailed "Rural Response to COVID-19" survey
Without a doubt, the coronavirus has changed the lives of residents in St. Thomas and Elgin county. The impact has been felt on our health, well-being, social life, finances and day-to-day life in gen...
Sep 28, 2021
Ontario launches new Tourism Recovery Program
As the province begins to re-open, Ontario is investing $100 million to help the tourism industry recover and get ready to re-open through the new Tourism Recovery Program. The goal of the investment ...
Sep 28, 2021
HSLM Catch the Ace fundraiser finds its $246,356 winner
It took until week 35, but the Ace of Spades has finally been found in the Humane Society London & Middlesex's Catch the Ace fundraiser. Jacques Trottier of Alexandria was the lucky winner, taking...
Sep 28, 2021
Community Spotlight: Local family launches fundraiser to purchase wheelchair adapted van
Thanks to the support of the Aylmer Optimist Club, a local St. Thomas family can now actively accept charitable donations to support their pursuit in purchasing a wheelchair adapted van for their 10 y...
Sep 28, 2021
COVID-19: Ongoing case count drops to three in both St. Thomas and Aylmer
The province this morning is reporting 613 new COVID-19 cases, with no deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting 19 new cases since Friday, with 27 resolved. There were five new cases in Aylmer,...
Sep 27, 2021
Province eases capacity limits for select facilities
New capacity limits took effect over the weekend for spots that require proof of vaccination, including theatres, concert venues and sporting facilities. Effective September 25, 2021, capacity limits ...
Sep 27, 2021
