Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
230 Talbot Street expected to be filled with tenants by January
The City's new 230 Talbot Street affordable housing unit is expecting to have all of the tenants moved in by the end of January. St. Thomas City Council received a report from staff on Monday night (N...
Nov 20, 2019
Shovelers needed for "Snow Angels" program
Volunteers are now being accepted for the Snow Angels program. The program through Mayor Joe Preston's office sees volunteers shovel the driveway and sidewalks of those who are unable to shovel their ...
Nov 20, 2019
Local company fined $50,000 by Ministry of Labour
A St. Thomas company has been fined $50,000 from the Ministry of Labour after an employee fell off of a ladder. The incident happened at Maxill Inc. in September of 2018 when a worker was critically i...
Nov 19, 2019
Health concerns dimming Port Stanley Christmas Lights display
The Port Stanley Christmas Lights home on Shelbourne Drive will not be putting up their full display this year due to health concerns. Homeowner Dennis Taylor came down with the flu which progressed t...
Nov 19, 2019
St. Joes hosting "Skilled Trades Day"
St. Joseph's Catholic High School in St. Thomas is hosting a "Skilled Trades Day" featuring close to 25 skilled trades representatives. The school wide day on Tuesday is featuring a morning and an aft...
Nov 19, 2019
STEGH Foundation gala raises $120,000
The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation's "Harvest Moon" black tie gala raised $120,000 this year. The 7th annual signature gala in October featured the St. Anne's Centre decorated in ...
Nov 18, 2019
Longer hours and more days recommended for transit
St. Thomas City Staff have updated council on their current recommendation for the St. Thomas Transit Strategic Plan. Staff along with a representative from Stantec Consulting presented council with t...
Nov 18, 2019
Parents charged with alleged assault of children
Three parents in St. Thomas have been arrested and charged with assault after the police say that children were allegedly struck with a belt and brooms on multiple occasions. A joint investigation wit...
Nov 18, 2019
Children's grief awareness flag raising held
The Children's Grief Awareness flag is flying at City Hall in St. Thomas this week. Members of Hospice Outreach Programs of Elgin (HOPE Elgin) were at City Hall for the ceremony ahead of Thursday (Nov...
Nov 18, 2019
Police investigating school snow blower theft
The St. Thomas Police are investigating after a snow blower was stolen from Elgin Court Public School. The police report that the break and enter happened at an out building and the snow blower was st...
Nov 18, 2019
