Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: Steady downward trend continues in SWPH region
The province is reporting 1,631 new COVID-19 cases this morning with 10 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting eight new cases. Nineteen cases were resolved. The death toll remains at 67...
Mar 08, 2021
SWPH to begin taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments Tuesday
Southwestern Public Health has announced that eligible residents within St. Thomas and Elgin County will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment beginning tomorrow at 8 a.m. Appointments will b...
Mar 08, 2021
Pets/Friends for Life seeking community support as roof becomes unsafe for both animals and volunteers
Local cat shelter Pets/Friends for Life - St. Thomas has put a call out to the community as they struggle with literally keeping the roof over their heads. The non-profit organization who has devoted ...
Mar 08, 2021
St. Thomas Public Library to re-open its doors
St. Thomas Public Library this week is welcoming community members back to the Curtis Street facility. Beginning Wednesday (March 10), the library will be open to the public for limited services. That...
Mar 07, 2021
COVID-19: Rolling average of daily cases continues to decline across SWPH region
The province is reporting 1,299 new COVID-19 cases this morning with 15 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting three new cases. Six cases were resolved. The death toll remains at 67 sinc...
Mar 07, 2021
COVID-19: No new cases reported today in St. Thomas and Elgin
The province is reporting 990 new COVID-19 cases this morning with 6 deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting five new cases. Twelve cases were resolved. All of the new cases are in Oxford...
Mar 06, 2021
Province prepares for Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination
The province unveiled this afternoon (Friday) its strategy for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The focus is on vaccinating individuals base on age and risk. Phase 2 will begin in Ap...
Mar 05, 2021
TVDSB begins voluntary COVID-19 asymptomatic testing March 10
Voluntary COVID-19 testing of Thames Valley students and staff who are asymptomatic begins March 10. The Ministry of Education has mandated school boards make targeted voluntary asymptomatic testing a...
Mar 05, 2021
EBRC to host virtual Women's Day celebration Monday
The Elgin Business Resource Centre is once again celebrating International Women's Day by hosting a free event for the community, but this time virtually! Taking place on Monday, March 9th from 6:30 t...
Mar 05, 2021
St. Thomas man arrested after randomly spitting on woman passing him on the sidewalk
A 37 year old St. Thomas man have been charged after a 51 year old woman was assaulted on Talbot Street Wednesday. Police say that the man and woman were walking towards each other on the side walk in...
Mar 04, 2021
