Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Special Weather Statement in effect for St. Thomas and Elgin County
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for both St. Thomas and Elgin County due to strong winds that are expected today. Environment Canada says we can expect Onshore southeast winds of 40 gusting t...
Apr 28, 2020
#IveGotYourBack911 supplying PPE to local front line workers
Local organization #IveGotYourBack911, who works to support first responders and their mental health are expanding their business during the COVID-19 pandemic to help supply personal protective equipm...
Apr 28, 2020
Local help line created to assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this time of physical distancing and self-isolation, many individuals need help with their basic requirements and community organizations are seeking volunteers to help those in need. That is t...
Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19: Ontario unveils guiding principles to reopen the province
The Ontario government has released the framework to reopen the province. The government is planning a 3-stage approach to reopening the economy. Premier Doug Ford says this road map does not include ...
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19: No new cases confirmed in St. Thomas or Elgin County over the weekend
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Thomas and Elgin County is continuing to slowly drop. Over the weekend, no new COVID-19 cases were announced and the last remaining active case in West El...
Apr 27, 2020
New website gives shoppers an estimated wait time at local stores
Those looking to spend as little time as possible waiting in lines at stores due to COVID-19 related changes in operation can now plan ahead before leaving the house. A new website has been created th...
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19: Funding announced for social services and local food banks
St. Thomas has received almost $1.8 million in provincial funding to help offset additional expenses incurred by the city's social services department as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a specia...
Apr 27, 2020
Church of God drive-in service proceeds in Aylmer
Ontario's Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act was put to the test Sunday morning in Aylmer and it wasn't challenged by a vociferous group of protesters. Instead, it involved carloads of approx...
Apr 26, 2020
COVID-19: Province announces schools will remain closed until at least May 31st
During a briefing today, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that all publicly funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31st. The decision was made based on expert advice from the C...
Apr 26, 2020
Aylmer church to proceed Sunday with third drive-in service
Ontario's Emergency Measures and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) is about to be put to the test Sunday morning and it won't be challenged by a vociferous group of protesters. Instead it will be carloads ...
Apr 25, 2020
