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COVID-19 VIA Rail cancellations
In an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, VIA Rail is altering its schedule in the London/Toronto corridor as of Tuesday. Until further notice there will be only two daily departures from...
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19: Trudeau unveils more details about the support plan for Canadian businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released details on the new support plan for Canadian businesses. Trudeau says the government will pay up to 75% of wages for employees who have been impacted by COVI...
Mar 30, 2020
OPP tips for businesses closed due to COVID-19
The OPP want to make sure that businesses are safe especially since all non-essential businesses are closed due to COVID-19. Tips to help keep your business safe include: removing valuables from store...
Mar 30, 2020
Sculptures at the Elevated Park being removed following more vandalization
The Faraway Nearby sculptures that were installed at the St. Thomas Elevated Park are being taken down after they were severely vandalized once again early last week. The 11 piece artwork created by C...
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19: STPS to open satellite police station in downtown
In response to non-essential downtown businesses closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and owners worrying about the safety of their storefronts, St. Thomas Police are opening a temporary satel...
Mar 30, 2020
COVID-19: Increased safety measures for construction sites
The province announced Sunday increased measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 on construction sites. These include providing better on-site sanitation, including a focus on high-touch areas like si...
Mar 29, 2020
COVID-19: 5th and 6th case confirmed in Elgin County
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed the 5th and 6th case of COVID-19 in Elgin County. The website that is updated by the health unit daily, says the 5th case is a female in her 60s who is current...
Mar 29, 2020
COVID-19: 4th case confirmed in Elgin County
Southwestern Public Health has confirmed that a 4th case of COVID-19 has hit Elgin County. The website that is updated by the health unit daily, says the 4th case in a man in his 70s who is currently ...
Mar 27, 2020
Up to 75% of wages for employees impacted by COVID-19 to be paid by federal government
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says they will do more to support businesses across Canada. Last week the federal government said they will pay up to 10% of wages of workers impacted or out a job due to...
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19: STEGH erecting temporary tents to pre-screen patients before they enter the hospital
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is making some changes to help further protect patients and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Beginning today (Mar 27) the hospital will be temporarily erecting ...
Mar 27, 2020
