Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Extreme UV Index in effect for St. Thomas and Elgin Tuesday
It won't take long to get a sunburn today. The UV Index for today is 11 or extreme. As a result, a Special Weather Statement has been put in effect due to the hot and humid conditions expected today. ...
May 25, 2021
Players flock to pickleball courts after COVID-19 outdoor restrictions ease
With relaxation of outdoor restrictions in time for the Victoria Day long weekend, area golf courses and beaches proved popular destinations, aided by the obliging weather. The pickleball courts at Pi...
May 24, 2021
Outdoor visits to be allowed at LTC homes
The province says outdoor visits with residents of long-term care homes will be allowed to resume when a ban on outdoor activities is lifted tomorrow (Saturday). Erin Hannah, the associate deputy mini...
May 21, 2021
COVID-19: Crude rate for St. Thomas now down to under 31 per 100,000 population
The province is reporting 1,890 new COVID-19 cases this morning with 27 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 15 new cases with 13 resolved. There were two new cases in St. Thomas and o...
May 21, 2021
Long weekend to feature temperatures well above normal for May
Weather wise, there is one certainty this Victoria Day long weekend. The temperatures will be well above normal, advises Environment Canada meteorologist Peter Kimbell. Although Monday's temperature w...
May 21, 2021
Central Elgin residents rally together to fight for affordable water rates
A large group of Central Elgin residents are making it known that they not only oppose adopting the proposed 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget, but rather reject it. On Tuesday, May 25th, the Municipal...
May 21, 2021
What's open and closed this long weekend
With the long weekend approaching, here's what's open and what's closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings, offices, as well as banks will be closed on Monday. Walmart, the Real C...
May 21, 2021
COVID-19: Local case count remains at 102 with the addition of 10 new cases and 10 resolved
The province is reporting 2,400 new COVID-19 cases this morning with 27 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 10 new cases with 10 resolved. There was one new case in St. Thomas and Ayl...
May 20, 2021
St. Thomas native Nadia Shields a commanding figure during Operation Caribbe
For the first time since the Royal Canadian Navy began Operation Caribbe in 2006, the two ships involved in the counter narcotics mission, the Brandon and Saskatoon were both commanded by females. In ...
May 20, 2021
No injuries reported in Walnut Manor fire
A fire that broke out around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday at Walnut Manor was quickly extinguished by the St. Thomas Fire Department. When crews arrived on scene all staff and residents of the adult group home...
May 20, 2021
