Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
COVID-19: Elgin sees biggest jump in cases with 4 new confirmed today
Southwestern Public Health's website has confirmed the biggest jump in COVID-19 cases in Elgin, with 4 new ones announced today (April 1). Among the 4 new cases is a female in her 70s who has passed a...
Apr 01, 2020
TVDSB Director of Education reacts to Ford's education announcement
In an announcement yesterday afternoon, Premier Doug Ford confirmed what many had expected, schools and child care centres in the province will remain closed until at least May 4th. As part of that an...
Apr 01, 2020
COVID-19: Police warn of various new COVID-19 related scams
Scammers are trying to capitalize off the fear from COVID-19. Police are warning of various scams including: charitable appeals claiming to help victims, demands from legitimate organizations like pol...
Apr 01, 2020
Ford announces Ontario schools will stay closed until at least May
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce say schools in the province will stay closed until at least May 1st for teachers and May 4th for students. Lecce says they will do whatev...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: SWPH confirms new case in St. Thomas
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed the 7th case of COVID-19 in the area, this time listing the patient as from St. Thomas. The website that is updated by the health unit daily, says the 7th case...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: Enhanced measures to protect Valleyview residents
As part of its COVID-19 protocol, the provincial government last week introduced enhanced measures to protect the safety of residents in long-term care homes. These temporary measures give them the ab...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: Pan pals reach out to Valleyview Home residents
Although not as popular a concept as in the past, pen pals are still corresponding with each other around the world. But how about pan pals? Big Brothers/Big Sisters of St. Thomas and Elgin want to co...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: Province orders the closure of all outdoor recreational amenities
Following yesterday's announcement that the Ontario government has ordered the closure of all outdoor recreational amenities, the City of St. Thomas has closed all outdoor sports and play fields until...
Mar 31, 2020
COVID-19: STEGH reports first COVID-19 related death
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital has reported its first death as a result of COVID-19. The hospital says the patient was a female in her late 80s with no recent travel history. The woman was a reside...
Mar 31, 2020
OPP looking for witnesses following the recovery of suspected stolen items
The Elgin County OPP are looking for the public's help after officers recovered numerous items of suspected stolen property. The Elgin County OPP responded to the area of Sixth Line east of Iona Road ...
Mar 30, 2020
