Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Province launches website for businesses and manufacturers
On March 21st, Premier Doug Ford announced the launch of Ontario Together. The website allows businesses and manufacturing companies who can help produce items medical workers need the ability to offe...
Mar 22, 2020
City and county declare a state of emergency
The City of St. Thomas and the County of Elgin this morning (Saturday) declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Thomas mayor Joe Preston says the decision was made to issue the ...
Mar 21, 2020
COVID-19: Ontario launches Learn at Home program
The province of Ontario has announced new measures to support parents and students. This afternoon Premier Doug Ford says they will launch an online education portal with resources and supports for at...
Mar 20, 2020
Canadale Nurseries shutting down retail store but offering curbside pickup
In order to help ensure the safety of their customers, staff, suppliers and the community, Canadale Nurseries has decided to temporarily close their retail store to the public as of 4 p.m. today. In t...
Mar 20, 2020
Harvey's & Swiss Chalet offering 50% off to First Responders and Healthcare Workers
Harvey's & Swiss Chalet is supporting front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning today and until Friday, March 27th, all Canadian Government Healthcare workers and First Responders...
Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19: All City buildings now closed
Until further notice, all City buildings are officially closed to the public. Upon recommendation by Southwestern Public Health the city has taken the next step in an effort to stop the spread of COVI...
Mar 20, 2020
Central Elgin garbage collection team find needles in garbage bag
The Municipality of Central Elgin is reminding residents to be careful about what you put in the garbage after their collection crew came across a garbage bag full of medical needles and other hazardo...
Mar 20, 2020
Western University researchers working on COVID-19 vaccine
A group of researchers at Western University is beginning work on the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The team is quickly mobilizing its efforts to establish and test an effective vaccine for SARS-...
Mar 19, 2020
St. Thomas councillor Steve Peters in self-isolation
Notable by his absence at Monday's city council meeting, Coun. Steve Peters explains he now is in self-isolation following a holiday in Spain. For the trip overseas, he packed surgical masks to be on ...
Mar 19, 2020
Special Weather Statement in effect for Elgin County
A Special Weather Statement in effect for Elgin County due to Significant Rain, Thunderstorms, and Potential Strong Wind Gusts on the way. Environment Canada reports an approaching warm front will cau...
Mar 19, 2020
