Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Cold weather advisory issued
Southwestern Public Health has issued its first cold weather advisory for 2020. Environment Canada is calling for a low of minus 14 tonight and a windchill of minus 22 tomorrow (Friday) morning. The t...
Feb 13, 2020
OPP warn of new Snapchat scam
The OPP are warning of a new variation of an old scam that left an Oxford County resident out hundreds of dollars. The individual was in receipt of a cheque made out to them on Snapchat and asked to d...
Feb 13, 2020
Family Day activities in Elgin County
Those searching for something fun to do for Family Day on Monday won't have to leave Elgin County to find it. Many fun activities will be taking place throughout Elgin County including free access to ...
Feb 13, 2020
All 4 major teachers unions to strike next Friday
All public and catholic schools in Elgin County will be closed next Friday (Feb 21) following the announcement that all 4 major teacher unions will be holding a one-day walkout. This is the first time...
Feb 13, 2020
St. Thomas Fanshawe unveils new mural
Transitioning through a student's post-secondary school life often requires resiliency and that is the unofficial title of an 8 by 16 foot mural unveiled yesterday at the Fanshawe College St. Thomas/E...
Feb 13, 2020
Help Fill The Rink this Family Day
The 8th annual Fill The Rink will be taking place on Monday (Feb 17) at the Joe Thornton Community Centre. The St. Thomas Stars will lace up against the Strathroy Rockets for a 2 p.m. start on a day w...
Feb 13, 2020
Family Day fun at Springwater
Enjoy Family Day fun in the snow at Springwater Conservation Area. Weather permitting, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., you are invited to try out snowshoeing, one of the oldest forms of winter travel. Rang...
Feb 12, 2020
OPP charge 18 year old with street racing
One person has been arrested while another suspect is still at large following a street racing incident on Centennial Road. Yesterday (Feb 11) around 9 p.m. an Elgin County OPP officer was on Centenni...
Feb 12, 2020
City council approves use of E-scooters in St. Thomas
On Monday night, city council unanimously endorsed a motion to permit the operation of E-scooters on St. Thomas roads. This is based on an Ontario Ministry of Transportation announcement of a five-yea...
Feb 12, 2020
Local resident spends birthday running 44 hours straight to raise funds for Huntington’s disease
St. Thomas resident Terri Biloski spent her 44th birthday running for 44 consecutive hours to raise funds and awareness for Huntington's disease. Biloski who is an avid runner has held runs to celebra...
Feb 12, 2020
