Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
New COVID-19 relief fund created in memory of Frances Tarry
A new COVID-19 relief fund that will help support vulnerable people in our community has been created through the Elgin - St. Thomas Community Foundation. The Frances Tarry COVID-19 Relief Fund that w...
Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19: Elgin County sees 3rd death over long weekend
Southwestern Public Health has reported their 3rd death as a result of COVID-19. The deceased was a male in his 90's who resided in Elgin County before passing away in hospital. Over the long weekend ...
Apr 13, 2020
Wind warning in effect for St. Thomas and Elgin County
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for St. Thomas and Elgin County. They report that strong west to southwesterly winds are expected this afternoon and early evening. Wind gusts of 90 km/h w...
Apr 13, 2020
COVID-19: Fanshawe College launches Student Emergency Fund
Fanshawe College wants to make sure their students are supported during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school announced that they have created the Student Emergency Fund thanks to the support of donors an...
Apr 13, 2020
Concerned citizens help officers nab impaired driver
A 36 year old St. Thomas man is facing multiple charges including impaired driving after observant motorists contacted police on Friday afternoon to reported the driver. St. Thomas Police officers res...
Apr 13, 2020
Shawn Jackson Funeral Home offering streaming option due to gathering restrictions
With the province recently limiting public gatherings, funerals homes in Ontario are continuing to hold services but limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10. Shawn Jackson Funeral Home in ...
Apr 13, 2020
COVID-19: Local cancelled events
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Elgin County is continuing to see the cancellation of events well into the summer months. Among these is the cancellation of the 2020 St. Thomas Airfest that was set to t...
Apr 13, 2020
Temporary drop in centre created in St. Thomas amid COVID-19 pandemic
The City of St. Thomas in partnership with Inn Out of the Cold has opened a new temporary Day Time Drop-In Centre in the former Social Services building at 423 Talbot Street. This new drop in centre t...
Apr 13, 2020
Ontario planning for job recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says they plan to light a fire under the economy to get business booming in the province once COVID-19 is contained. This afternoon Ford launched the Ontario Jobs and Recover...
Apr 09, 2020
COVID-19: 5 new cases confirmed in St. Thomas and Elgin County
Over the past 2 days, Southwestern Public Health has announced a total of 5 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Thomas and Elgin County. Following the change of how they announce new cases in the regi...
Apr 09, 2020
