Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Environment Canada predicts a warmer December with a mixed bag of precipitation
Don't let last week's blast of winter-like weather drive you into a funk dreading the long, drawn-out season. At least not at this stage, suggests Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson. The r...
Dec 07, 2020
Extinguishers for Cindy holds first draw for 100 extinguishers
Two months ago, 35-year-old Cindy Devine of St. Thomas was killed in a fiery crash on Highbury Avenue north of St. Thomas. She was heading into London to work at her family's cross-stitch business. He...
Dec 06, 2020
COVID-19: A dozen new cases reported Sunday in St. Thomas/Elgin
Ontario reported a record 1,924 new cases of COVID-19 today (Sunday) while Southwestern Public Health is advising of 17 new cases, including five in Aylmer, four in Bayham and three in St. Thomas. The...
Dec 06, 2020
London man charged in CE trailer fire
A 20-year-old London man has been charged with arson following a travel trailer fire early Friday morning in Central Elgin. OPP and firefighters got a call around 12:35 a.m. regarding a fire in the ar...
Dec 05, 2020
COVID-19: Ontario sets another new record; St. Thomas case count climbs to 16
Ontario reported a record 1,859 new cases of COVID-19 today (Saturday) while Southwestern Public Health is advising of 13 new cases. Six cases were resolved. There are 82 confirmed ongoing cases in th...
Dec 05, 2020
COVID-19: 19 new cases today with one death in SWPH coverage area
Ontario reported 1,780 new cases of COVID-19 today (Friday) while Southwestern Public Health is advising of 19 new cases, including eight in Aylmer and one in Southwold. One death was reported - a man...
Dec 04, 2020
Elgin OPP warn of popular holiday scams
On the first day of the holidays my true love gave to me...... The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking. Elgin OPP along with the Canadian Anti...
Dec 04, 2020
"Fill the Fire Truck" for Christmas Care goes Saturday
With the need for donations greater now more than ever, St. Thomas Foodland has teamed up with our local fire department to hold their 3rd annual "Fill the Fire Truck" for Christmas Care. On Saturday,...
Dec 04, 2020
“A Thrill of Hope” Stationary Christmas Parade officially kicks off tonight
With roughly 50 floats and displays set to participate, the wait for the EML "A Thrill of Hope" parade is almost over. Beginning tonight at 4 p.m., the community is invited to attend Pinafore Park by ...
Dec 04, 2020
COVID-19: SWPH sees 7 new cases while 10 get marked as resolved
Ontario reported 1,824 new cases of COVID-19 today while Southwestern Public Health is advising of 7 new cases. Ten cases were resolved. There are 63 confirmed ongoing cases in the health unit's cover...
Dec 03, 2020
