Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: Zero active cases remain in St. Thomas and Elgin County
Southwestern Public Health is reporting that the last remaining COVID-19 case in Dutton Dunwich has been resolved, meaning there are now zero ongoing cases in St. Thomas and Elgin County. At this time...
Jul 16, 2020
City asked to consider opening Jaycees Pool for August
With an abundance of hot, humid weather so far this summer, Coun. Lori Baldwin-Sands is asking city administrators to revisit the decision to keep Jaycees Pool closed due to the COVID-19 restrictions....
Jul 16, 2020
Ontario extends emergency orders to July 29th
The Ontario government has extended most of the emergency orders currently in force under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. This new extension will be in effect until July 29th, 5 day...
Jul 16, 2020
City council defers Trinity Church heritage motion
Moving forward on the steps needed to declare the vacant Trinity Anglican Church a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act was put on hold at Monday's city council meeting. Members voted 8-1 ...
Jul 16, 2020
Province commits to increasing bed capacity for long-term care and relaxes visiting rules
The Ontario government is promising to fund eight-thousand new long-term care beds and 12-thousand renovated beds -- down from levels it promised two years ago. Premier Doug Ford noted that the creati...
Jul 16, 2020
The Ice Box St. Thomas set to hold grand opening today
St. Thomas is about to get a whole lot sweeter with the official grand opening of the city's newest Frozen Yogurt and Ice Cream Parlour. The Ice Box St.Thomas will open its door at 125 Ross Street for...
Jul 16, 2020
Police investigating collision that caused natural gas leak
Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the area of Gladstone and Princess Avenues. Police report that a 78 year old female driver struck a house and 2 ga...
Jul 16, 2020
Hot and humid weather set to return to the area tomorrow
Today will be the last day of a brief stretch of seasonal and, for many, quite pleasant temperatures, before humidity and storm risk return to the area. So far this week has featured mild weather comp...
Jul 15, 2020
CAA provides tips to help get your vehicle road ready again
Gas prices are going back up, and mobility restrictions are being eased but before you hit the road, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has a list of tips they're calling: maintaining your sede...
Jul 15, 2020
Local students receives $100,000 Schulich Leader scholarship
Having endured a school year like no other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included missing out on traditional graduation ceremonies, Sam Khzym remains optimistic. The Parkside Collegiate Institut...
Jul 15, 2020
