Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Arson charges laid after male sets fires in 2 different bank vestibules
A 39 year old is facing multiple charges including arson after fires were set at 2 different banks on Talbot Street. The St. Thomas Police report that yesterday around 11 p.m. they received a 911 call...
May 15, 2020
Mayor Preston: Maintain social distancing as parks re-open
As announced yesterday by Premier Doug Ford, starting Tuesday sports fields, off-leash dog parks and tennis courts can re-open to the public. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston reminds residents if you're v...
May 15, 2020
Golfers ready to tee off tomorrow
A sure sign Ontario is slowly easing out of the COVID-19 restrictions will be clearly evident tomorrow on golf courses around the province. Golfers will be able to resume play with clubhouses open onl...
May 15, 2020
City council to discuss endorsing phase 1 of the installation of CCTV cameras in the downtown
Video surveillance is coming soon to the city's downtown core. At Tuesday's council meeting members will be asked to endorse Phase 1 of the project which will see the installation of eight CCTV camera...
May 15, 2020
What’s open and closed this long weekend
With the long weekend approaching, here's what's open and what's closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings, offices, as well as banks in both St. Thomas and Elgin County will be c...
May 15, 2020
Canada Road Safety Week
It's Canada Road Safety Week and the Ontario Provincial Police say that preventable road fatalities are on the rise. The National campaign is meant to educate motorists about the dangers of preventabl...
May 15, 2020
Retail stores in Ontario able to reopen on Tuesday, golf courses, marina’s and campgrounds this weekend
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially announced the next steps of reopening Ontario. Ford says on Saturday (May 16th) golf courses, marina's, campgrounds, private parks and those that board animals...
May 14, 2020
Central Elgin residents bring cannabis cultivation concerns to St. Thomas City Council
Cannabis cultivation on an isolated portion of land at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport is not sitting well with neighbouring Central Elgin residents. On Monday, they presented city council with a wri...
May 14, 2020
St. Thomas Police celebrate Police Week
The St. Thomas Police are joining services across the country in celebrating Police Week this week, over social media. Police Chief Chris Herridge says the St. Thomas Police are taking time this week ...
May 14, 2020
St. Thomas Kinsmen move fireworks sale online
Although they are doing things a little bit different this year, the St. Thomas Kinsmen want you to know that they are still holding their annual fireworks sale. The fireworks sale, which acts as a la...
May 14, 2020
