Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Cut 911 Lines Result In 1 Missed Call
The St. Thomas Fire Department is looking into the possibility of separating their 911 lines after 1 call was missed last month as a result of them being cut. The incident occurred on August 14th arou...
Sep 04, 2019
SIU Deems No Criminal Charges For St. Thomas Officer
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has determined that there are no grounds for criminal charges against a St. Thomas Police Officer. The investigation came from an August 28th 2018 incident where ...
Sep 04, 2019
Elgin Centre Hotel Redevelopment Approved
St. Thomas City Council has approved the bylaw amendments needed to bring a hotel to the Elgin Centre. Council unanimously approved the amendments for the $14 million Holiday Inn Express in a recorded...
Sep 04, 2019
$2.5 Million In Funding Announced For Port Bruce Bridge Replacement
The Port Bruce bridge replacement project will be receiving $2.5 million from the Federal Government. Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan announced the funding on Tuesday. The fun...
Sep 04, 2019
Motorcycle Club Donates Backpacks To Local School
Forest Park Elementary School has received backpacks and school supplies for students in need from the Booze Fighters Motorcycle Club. The donation came from funds and donations received during the cl...
Sep 04, 2019
48 Affordable Housing Units Planned For 230 Talbot Project
A minimum of 48 affordable housing units are being planned for phase 2 of the 230 Talbot Street development. St. Thomas City Council heard a preliminary business case for the development at a referenc...
Sep 03, 2019
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for St. Thomas, Aylmer and eastern Elgin County this evening. Environment Canada says that thunderstorms are expected early this evening and overnight. They sa...
Sep 03, 2019
Conservation Authority Warns Of Strong Winds In The Area
The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority has issued a watershed conditions statement as strong winds as a result of hurricane Dorian are expected in the area until late Wednesday. The conservation aut...
Sep 03, 2019
Stolen Truck Suspect Arrested In London
The St. Thomas Police have arrested a man wanted in a stolen truck investigation. 36 year old James Brown was arrested in London on Tuesday afternoon (Sept 3). Brown is arrested in connection to a bre...
Sep 03, 2019
New Elm Street Townhouses Approved For Construction
The St. Thomas Site Plan Committee has approved the application to construct four, two storey townhouses at 63 Elm Street. The proposed townhouses would be built south of Elm Street and east of the Wh...
Sep 03, 2019
