Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: Local group 3D prints 10,000 mask clips for frontline workers
A group of local volunteers have been spending their time of social distancing supporting those who are on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic by 3D printing mask clips. The group of around 1...
Apr 23, 2020
COVID-19: 4th death recorded in St. Thomas and Elgin County
A 4th death related to the COVID-19 pandemic has been recorded in St. Thomas and Elgin County. According to Southwestern Public Health, a 72-year-old St. Thomas woman died at the St. Thomas Elgin Gene...
Apr 23, 2020
Health unit declares COVID-19 outbreak at Caressant Care Bonnie Place
St. Thomas has recorded its first Covid-19 outbreak at a long-term care facility. Southwestern Public Health confirmed today (Wednesday) a staff member at Caressant Care Bonnie Place has tested positi...
Apr 22, 2020
Trudeau announces financial support for students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Support for students during the COVID-19 pandemic has been announced. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has launched the Canada Emergency Student Benefit to provide immediate help, while creating new jobs...
Apr 22, 2020
COVID-19: Premier Ford doesn’t see specific areas of Ontario reopening
Ontario is trending in the right direction when it comes to containing the COVID-19 pandemic. In an exclusive interview with myFM, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the likeliness of opening up specific ...
Apr 22, 2020
Police investigating attempted break and enter at animal clinic on Princess Ave
The St. Thomas Police Service are asking for the public's help following an attempted break and enter to a local animal clinic early Tuesday morning. Police say that an alert neighbour called to repor...
Apr 22, 2020
YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin receives $20,000 emergency food aid grant
Food insecurity is a challenge for many community members in good times. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is an added barrier for individuals relying on supportive housing programs operated by the YWC...
Apr 22, 2020
Mayor Preston says City will not ease up on COVID-19 restrictions at this time
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says the city is staying the course. This, in response to discussions in Kingston about easing COVID-19 restrictions in areas less impacted by the pandemic. Preston says h...
Apr 22, 2020
Grandma's Oven looking to award gift certificates to deserving frontline workers and first responders
Grandma's Oven Bakery and Cakes is looking to give back to frontline workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bakery located in Aylmer is giving away 10, $30 gift certificates fo...
Apr 21, 2020
Ford announces support for seniors
Premier Doug Ford has announced support for seniors across Ontario. Ford says they're doubling the Guaranteed Annual Income System payments for 194,000 low income seniors in the province. Ford says th...
Apr 21, 2020
