Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Labour Lawyer gives advice to employers and employees during COVID-19 pandemic
The outbreak of COVID-19 in Canada has put a spotlight on sick days for employees and employers. While some companies provide employees with paid sick leave, others may not. However, Andrew Haber, a l...
Mar 16, 2020
St. Thomas Police taking 'responsible measures' in response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Thomas Police Service is immediately adopting what it calls "responsible measures" to ensure the security of the community. Residents requiring non-emerge...
Mar 15, 2020
City hall to remain open, recreational facilities to close
Starting Monday morning, the city of St. Thomas is going to take a balanced approach in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Joe Preston says this will involve keeping city hall and the social...
Mar 15, 2020
TVDSB: Classes cancelled and buildings closed
With all Thames Valley schools now closed until April 6, the board today announced the buildings themselves will be closed to the public during that period. As a result, all child care centres in the ...
Mar 14, 2020
Spring Home Show to be re-scheduled
This year's edition of the Spring Home Show has fallen victim to COVID-19. Chris Cox, home show manager, announced this year's event has been postponed rather than being cancelled. The show, scheduled...
Mar 14, 2020
Fanshawe cancels classes
Fanshawe College announced this afternoon classes at all locations, including the St. Thomas Elgin Regional campus, have been cancelled for the week of March 16-20. Fanshawe President Peter Devlin say...
Mar 13, 2020
Police looking for suspects following Pet Friends For Life break in
The St. Thomas Police are investigating after Pet Friends For Life was broken into overnight on Wednesday. Thieves made entry to the animal shelter located on St. Catharine Street through a door on th...
Mar 13, 2020
OPP charge man with multiple sexual assault charges
Following a four-month investigation, the Elgin County OPP have charged a 61-year-old Central Elgin man with several sexual assault related charges. Police began their investigation last November foll...
Mar 13, 2020
OECTA announces tentative agreement with the Ontario Government
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association says it has reached a tentative deal with the provincial government. They released a statement following the announcement. In it, they say details of...
Mar 13, 2020
SWPH update on the Coronavirus
Southwestern Public Health has reiterated that no cases of COVID-19 have been diagnosed in St. Thomas or Elgin county. Dr. Joyce Lock, the agency's Medical Officer of Health, advises the illness is sp...
Mar 13, 2020
