Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Ontario expanding broadband in underserved communities
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they are investing $150-million to improve broadband and cellular access. Ford says 620,000 families, businesses and households lack this critical infrastructure. Educat...
Jun 04, 2020
Record high water levels prompts continued Flood Watch
The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority advises due to the record high water levels in Lake Erie, a Flood Watch will remain in effect for all shoreline areas within the authority watershed. The risk f...
Jun 04, 2020
Local food truck to kick off first "Foodchella" event tomorrow
Those that have been craving something other than the new normal that COVID-19 restrictions have caused, will want to get out of the house on Thursday for Foodchella. Foodchella, which will be taking ...
Jun 03, 2020
Pet owners encouraged to be on the lookout for ticks
Pet owners should always be on the lookout for ticks. President of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Albert Wimmers explains that tick season should be considered year round. However, if...
Jun 03, 2020
Harvest Bowl back to business following shutdown due to COVID-19 restrictions
For Donna Lunn of Malahide, the premise behind Harvest Bowl is an ingenious equation. Connect surplus produce from local farmers to area food banks via a dehydration process to create a dry soup mix. ...
Jun 03, 2020
State of emergency extended in Ontario, but reopening not on hold
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has extended the state of emergency in Ontario, but says that doesn't mean reopening is on hold. Ford says we need a plan that recognizes the reality in different parts of th...
Jun 02, 2020
Fresh Start Support Services move annual Baby Bottle Drive online
Fresh Start Support Services is once again holding their annual Baby Bottle Drive. The organization which provides a safe place for pregnant women and mothers of newborns to live, will not be handing ...
Jun 02, 2020
Police charge woman in fatal motorcycle collision on Sunset Drive
The St. Thomas Police have laid charges in connection to the fatal motor vehicle collision that took place on Sunset Drive. The collision occurred on Saturday, May 16th when a vehicle being driven sou...
Jun 02, 2020
Ontario extending Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for workers during COVID-19
The Ontario government is extending the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave to prevent employees from being terminated after layoffs. Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughto...
Jun 02, 2020
St. Thomas outbreak among those causing pressure to ramp up COVID-19 testing for migrant workers
Premier Doug Ford says he wants to ramp up COVID-19 testing for migrant workers. The promise comes as a number of virus outbreaks surface on farms across the province. The mayor of Norfolk County says...
Jun 02, 2020
