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What's Good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Police Week shines light on evolving role of local services
8+ hour, 18+ min ago (173+ words) As communities across Ontario recognize Police Week, the St. Thomas Police Service is using the opportunity to highlight how policing continues to evolve through partnerships, prevention, and community support. Running from May 10th to 16th, this year's Police Week theme is "Protecting…...
Why preventing sexual violence starts with everyone
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (137+ words) May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario, and a Lanark County advocate says awareness, consent and bystander action all play a role in prevention. Erin Lee, a member of the Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, says the month…...
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (309+ words) Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: The STPL Book Club is back on Tuesday! Join the monthly book club from 10 to 11: 30 a. m. in the Carnegie Room (Lower Level) to discuss unique books…...
MP Andrew Lawton to host a Seniors Cyber Security Information Session
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (374+ words) Christian Wiediger / Unsplash No matter the police service, it is rare now that a media release does not reference a fraud or scam targeting unsuspecting individuals. Recognizing the financial and emotional toll on the victims, even more so when the…...
City council approves draft temporary bylaw to allow backyard swimming lessons for two more years
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (487+ words) Again this summer, the sound of youngsters splashing around in the pool as they learn to swim will echo in the neighbourhood of 21 Philip Street in St. Thomas. Last Monday (May 4), members of council approved a draft version of a…...
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Lifejacket Day at Lake Margaret aims to boost water safety awareness ahead of summer
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (192+ words) Families in St. Thomas will have a chance to take part in a hands-on water safety event later this month aimed at preventing drownings and promoting safe boating practices ahead of summer. The Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition is hosting…...
SWPH seeking information after dog bite in St. Thomas
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (18+ words) Southwestern Public Health is asking for the public's help following a dog bite incident in St. Thomas. Health. .....
Former provincial hopeful to run in St. Thomas mayoral race
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (20+ words) The first candidate for St. Thomas mayor in the October municipal vote wasted no time in making clear his inte. .....
Two trucks, tools stolen in rural St. Thomas break-in
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (20+ words) The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a break-and-enter at a rural property within city limits that r. .....
This week's trending stories on stthomastoday. ca
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (233+ words) As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a break-and-enter at a rural property within city limits that resulted in the theft of two vehicles and a…...