Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Face coverings now mandatory in St. Thomas and Elgin
As has been expected, the wearing of face masks is now mandatory in all enclosed public spaces in St. Thomas and Elgin county. There will be a one-week grace period to allow businesses time to prepare...
Aug 01, 2020
Province launches COVID Alert app
A free COVID Alert app is now available to use on Android and iPhones that warns you if you've been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Premier Doug Ford announced the free app this afternoo...
Jul 31, 2020
Elgin County urging beach goers to stay vigilant over long weekend
With another long weekend upon us, Elgin warden Dave Mennill is urging visitors to county beaches not to let down their guard as July has proven to be a relatively successful month for compliance with...
Jul 31, 2020
COVID-19: SPWH passes 50 ongoing cases with 6 new cases confirmed today
Southwestern Public Health is reporting 6 new cases of COVID-19 and 1 more resolved case today. There are now 51 active cases in the region with 2 new cases in Aylmer and 4 in Bayham. The health unit ...
Jul 31, 2020
What's open and closed this Civic long weekend
The Civic Holiday long weekend will mean lots of different hours for businesses in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings, offices, Canada Post as well as banks in both St. Thomas and El...
Jul 31, 2020
It's back to school for Ontario students
Students in Ontario will be going back to class full time in September. Starting September 8th you can drop your children off at school. Premier Doug Ford says they have to weigh the risks of COVID-19...
Jul 30, 2020
COVID-19: SWPH records 14 new active cases
Southwestern Public Health is reporting another significant increase in COVID-19 cases today with 14 new cases confirmed. There are now 46 active cases with 8 new cases in Aylmer and 3 each in Norwich...
Jul 30, 2020
SWPH to mandate masks in enclosed public spaces as of 11:59 p.m today
Southwestern Public Health has issued a letter of instruction to businesses throughout St. Thomas, Elgin and Oxford Counties as they prepare to make face coverings mandatory in all enclosed public spa...
Jul 30, 2020
Independent commission to investigate long-term care homes
An independent commission into why Ontario's long-term care homes were hit so hard by COVID-19 will be able to compel people to give evidence. The commission was announced this afternoon by Premier Do...
Jul 30, 2020
Significant spike in COVID-19 cases in East Elgin
Southwestern Public Health is reporting another significant uptick in COVID-19 cases today with eight new cases confirmed. There are now 33 active cases with six new cases in Aylmer and one each in Ce...
Jul 29, 2020
