Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
New members need for the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee
The Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee (TVPIC) is currently accepting membership applications from parents and guardians who wish to become more involved with the Thames Valley District School...
Jan 21, 2020
Exam preparation tips
Exams are top of mind for students but proper preparation and studying habits should help to quell anxiety and nerves. Maintaining a schedule, taking practice tests, and mixing in a fair amount of bre...
Jan 21, 2020
Police make arrest in variety store robbery
The St. Thomas Police have made an arrest in connection to a robbery that took place at a Talbot Street variety store. 31 year old Darren Brown of Watford was arrested on Friday (Jan 17) around 2 p.m....
Jan 20, 2020
Provincial AMBER Alert Program proven successful in 2019
The OPP are reporting that the AMBER Alert Program was proven successful in 2019. The say that AMBER Alert's have helped to safely locate 11 children in Ontario in 2019 alone. Of the 8 AMBER alerts in...
Jan 20, 2020
St. Joes students finish 4th and 5th in race that featured 17,000 runners
2 local runners came home with shiny new medals after finishing 4th and 5th place in a 5k race at Disney World. To celebrate a gold medal after a cross country OFSAA win, twin brothers Aiden and Trist...
Jan 20, 2020
St. Thomas Foodland to hold Sensory Friendly Shopping on Wednesday evenings
The St. Thomas Foodland is doing something a little different for those who are on the autism spectrum and are otherwise sensitive to high environmental stimulation. Once a week the store will dim the...
Jan 20, 2020
Special Olympics Athletes of the Year prepare for this Thursday's Sports Spectacular
Special Olympics Athletes of the Year Kristen Edmondson and Chris Freeman have been preparing their speeches that they will be presenting at the St. Thomas Sports Spectacular this Thursday. Kristen an...
Jan 20, 2020
Police seize more stolen property following an arrest last Thursday
Bradley Richard Martin of London is facing additional charges after the St. Thomas Polices Street Crimes Unit executed a second search warrant, following his initial arrest last Thursday (Jan 9). Mart...
Jan 17, 2020
ETFO announces one day strike that will impact the TVDSB
Elementary teachers within the Thames Valley District School Board will be joining teachers all across the province by holding a one day strike next week. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario...
Jan 17, 2020
Volunteers needed for Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
With income tax season quickly approaching the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is looking for volunteers to assist with free tax clinics for low income members in Elgin County. The high demand ...
Jan 17, 2020
