Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: SWPH reports 5 new cases coming out of Oxford County
Ontario is reporting 934 new cases of COVID-19 this morning (Thursday) while Southwestern Public Health is advising of 5 new cases and 3 resolved. There are no new cases in St. Thomas and Elgin county...
Oct 29, 2020
Male arrested after causing a disturbance inside downtown store
A 33 year old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on Talbot Street after he attempted to steal a cash register from a downtown business, twice. Police report that the incident occurred when the man b...
Oct 29, 2020
Habitat for Humanity still searching for homeowners for new St. Thomas build
Shovels were officially put into the ground at the site of St. Thomas's newest Habitat for Humanity homes earlier this month, however the organization is continuing to look for families to fill the 2 ...
Oct 29, 2020
STEAM Education Centre seeking laptop donations
The STEAM Education Centre have been hard at work refurbishing old computers for the community and their search for laptops continues. Throughout the pandemic, STEAM staff have been refurbishing deskt...
Oct 29, 2020
COVID-19: 1 new case and 2 resolved in SWPH region
Ontario is reporting 834 new cases of COVID-19 this morning (Wednesday) while Southwestern Public Health is advising of one new case and two resolved. The number of ongoing cases has slipped to 15, wi...
Oct 28, 2020
Extensive damage done to local business during early morning collision in West Lorne
The Elgin County OPP are continuing to investigate after a vehicle struck a building early Wednesday morning in West Lorne. Police says that around 1:21 a.m., the OPP along with West Elgin Fire and EM...
Oct 28, 2020
TVDSB trustee's motion earns a failing grade
A controversial motion put forth by Thames Valley District School Board trustee Jake Skinner failed to make the grade at last night's (Tuesday) board meeting. Skinner was looking to hold off on constr...
Oct 28, 2020
Food bank donation could win you a vacation thanks to Elgin Travel
Your donation of a non-perishable food product or hygiene item could score you a $2,500 Trafalgar Travel gift certificate. Elgin Travel is teaming up with the tour operator for a community drive to he...
Oct 28, 2020
2020 Impact Awards go virtual November 18th
Following the cancellation of the in person event back in May, the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce has announced a new date for the now virtual 2020 Impact Awards. The reimagined Impact ...
Oct 28, 2020
Entegrus warns of recent fraud attempts
Entegrus is warning the public after being made aware that customers have been receiving fraudulent phone calls claiming a deposit or a bill must be paid immediately to avoid disconnection. Entegrus r...
Oct 28, 2020
