Tuesday evening senators Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy were all suspended without pay for the next 2 years. They will each retain their health benefits.
The three senators were suspended over what has been described as a scandal with their expenses.
Century 21 Broker of Record, rHarold Kewley,reported that the City of St.Thomas saw a bit of a dip in home sales compared to the same time last year. Kewley said that a total of 48 homes were sold in the CIty, which is down 11 sales from 2012.
Kewley added that year-to-datesaare up 7.6% in the City, and the average price of a home in St.Thomas is $190,764 which is up 3.4% from ...
Don't forget to set your clocks back this Sunday! Daylight Savings Time is officially coming to an end at 2 o'clock a.m. this Sunday. This is gives us more daylight time in the morning.
Most computers and smartphones will make the adjustment on their own. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
Halloween has come and gone and now you're trying to figure out what to do with the pumpkin. Canada's Garden Expert Mark Cullen say's it sholdn't to to the road side.
Cullen say's put the pumpkin in the garden and let the hard November frost melt it away into your soil and it will benefit from what nutrition is left in the pumpkin.
You may have noticed a new featue at the L&PS corridor on Talbot St this week.
A new clock was installed, which was a project of the St.Thomas Downtown Development Board and it looks great. The Clock is back-lit so it will light up at night, and is automatically run, adjusts itself and has a large battery backup just in case the power goes out.
The total cost of ...
There will soon be a new area code in southwestern ontario.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced that by June 2015 they will be introducing a third area code - "548" - on top of the existing "519" and "226"
The Canadian Numbering Administrator had originally told the CRTC that 226 and 519 area codes were to run out by September 2015.
The ...
Are you living the pledge? Today (Thursday), the 2013 campaign to "Live the Pledge" to end bullying is kicking off.
Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Victoria Campus of London Health Sciences Centre, community members are invited to come take the pledge. Julie Maitby, co-chair of the campaign, says over the last two years they've had over 210,000 people register to "live the pledge"
Maitby ...
Are you living the pledge? Today (Thursday), the 2013 campaign to "Live the Pledge" to end bullying is kicking off.
Beginning at 9 a.m. at the Victoria Campus of London Health Sciences Centre, community members are invited to come take the pledge. Julie Maitby, co-chair of the campaign, says over the last two years they've had over 210,000 people register to "live the pledge"
Maitby ...
Believe it or not, it's nearly November. And that means Remembrance Day is just around the corner. Wayne Donnelly, Poppy Chairman of Branch #41 in St.Thomas, says they've set out their poppy boxes in order to raise funds for a good cause.
Aside from the fund raising aspect, Donnelley says it' a tremendous thing to wear the poppies and support the cause. He says it shows respect ...
PC MPP Jeff Yurek rose in legislature Monday to question the Minister of Finance on his auto insurance premium reduction effort.
Yurek says the reduction is actually benefiting bad drivers. He says this is because, since it is illegal to deny drivers insurance, companies set up subsidiaries to deal with high risk drivers. These companies have higher premiums, and since the ...
After slowly making its way through different levels of council, the motion to provide funds to the Port Stanley Arena to install a new sound system was carried at the Central Elgin Council Monday night. Lloyd Perrin, director of physical services says it will benefitl many groupls.
After some discussion, te motion to move ahead with the installation and provide money to fill the gap between ...
St.Thomas Police are reminding children, parents, homeowners and drivers to please be careful on Halloween this Thursday. Children should be cautious when crossing roads, parents should make sure they know where their children are the entire time they are out, homeowners should make sure that there is nothing lying around that may be a hazard for children, and drivers are reminded to slow down ...
Paid parking in Port Stanley will continue. The pilot project this summer was deemed a success, according to Central Elgin Mayor Bill Walters.
Walters added the municpality netted about $47,000 from paid parking this summer - not as much as they'd hoped for, but bad weather played a huge part in that. He added the parking charges for next year have not yet been determined for next ...
It was another successful year for the Bowling for Boobs committee here in St.Thomas. This year with help from donations from hundreds of people and businesses in the community, they will be cutting a cheque for $35,000 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
The Bowling for Boobs committee thanks all participants, donors and volunteers for their support. Next years event will be held October ...
It's that time of year - the weather's getting colder and the flu will start popping up.
Elgin St.Thomas Public Health unit confirms that flu shots are FREE !
NEXT FLU CLINIC: Saturday November 2 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Timken Community Centre - St.Thomas. For more information check out: www.health.on.ca
Recently, the Elgin Business Resource Centre - moer specifically, general manager John Regan - made an announcement at the end of October, he will be stepping down as GM.
After half a decate, Regan is parting for Brantford, to help out their Economic and Tourism Department.
Regan also say's there' an open house on the 31st, which is his last eay, so come on out and say by - just call the ...
Recently, the Elgin Business Resource Centre - moer specifically, general manager John Regan - made an announcement at the end of October, he will be stepping down as GM.
After half a decate, Regan is parting for Brantford, to help out their Economic and Tourism Department.
Regan also say's there' an open house on the 31st, which is his last eay, so come on out and say by - just call the ...
Joe Preston was again unanimously re-elected Chair of the Procedures and House Affairs Committee on Tuesday. This is Preston's 6th time being unanimously elected chair or PROC.
The Committe is responsible fo ra number of procedural and administrative matters including Private Member's Business, questions of Parliamentary Privilege and review of Standing Orders.
Preston stated taht ...
One of the scariest streets in St.Thomas on Halloween night is definitely David Dr. With houses that are decked out with scary decorations, fog machines and characters, you will not be disappointed.
This year, some residents on the street are once again asking for donations to the Caring Cupboard
The Canada's Top 100 Employers annual competition always sees thousands of entrants. This year Western University was one of the top 100.
This is the first tme Western has entered. The competition is based on eight criteria - physical workspace, training and skills development, benefits, vacation and time off, work atmosphere and social activities, employee communications, performance ...
On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the new free trade agreement with the European Union. Harper called it a big deal and MP Joe Preston agrees.
Preston said this came after a lot of negotiations. THe deal will take time to be implemented, as all 28 member of the European Union have to agree to it, as well s all of Canada's provinces and territories. Both Harper ...
As of November 1st, electricity prices for most households and small businesses are going to increase. An increase in peak time prices, as well as a smaller increase in peak time prices see abut $4.00 added on the Electricity line of your monthly bill. Grrrrrrrr !! Buying or selling visit: wwwc21network.ca
London Lightning Basketball Head Coach and Former NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson will be a part of this years lineup. RIchardson will join Tom Henke, Rocket Ismail, Rick Reed, Jimmy "The Mouth of the South" Hart along with emcee Jerry Howarth at the head table.
The event takes place, Thursday, January 23, at the St.Anne's Centre. For more information visit: www.sportsspectacular.ca
With the new Consolidated Courthouse dwarfing the current ones in size, Chief Darryl of the St.Thomas Police Service says more staff are needed.
Pinnell says a Sergeant will be promoted to oversee the facility, along with an additional Special Sergeant and six part-time Special Sergeants - a total of four new staff. He adds that technology these days, such as interior and exterior cameras ...
On Tuesday night, City Council flew by, lasting a mere 40 minutes. The only issue that raised a bit of contention was the last item on the agenda - changing the start time of council meetings.
Mayor Heather Jackson proposed a start time of 5 p.m. for in-camera, and 6:00 p.m. for open council. She said this was so that during meetings that go late, they get that extra hour. ...
It's another drop in the unemployment rate for St.Thomas- Elgin. The rate dropped to 7.9% last month, that's down from 8.3% back in August. The September unemployment rate is the lowest it has been all year and also since February of 2009 The national rate has dropped to 6.9%
Friday, Animal Aide of St.Thomas Elgin is celebrating 20 years in the community. Sherrie Goodwin, operations manager, says the beginning of Animal Aide was thanks to some ladies in a garage.
Operating just on donations, Goodwin says they try to get the word out,and depend on people what adopt to tell their friends. She adds although they adopt about 600 cats a year, some people ...
It's finally almost here - The Annual Bowling for Boobs event kicks of on the 18th of October and Co-founder Kelly Baines says they still need more community support.
Baines is happy with the money they're raising, but says they won't have a final tally until the end of the festivities. If you'd like to register a team, Baines they'll send you a pledge form right away. Just email ...
The blades for the new Samsung Industrial Wind Turbine project in Haldimand County will be made in Tillsonburg. Siemens Canada has agreed on a new contract with the Grand Renewable Wind Project to produce 67 blades for the wind turbines.
Siemens opened in Tillsonburg last year and already employs 275 people in the region. This deal is part of a $5 billion dollar deal they ...
Two London me have been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a large quantity of alcohol from the LCBO in Port Stanley.
Elgin OPP confirmed the 2 males entered the store and filled 2 shopping baskets full of alcohol products and fled. The store clerk called 911 and provided a description of the men and their vehicle.
A short time later, Elgin OPP officers located and stopped ...
Recently the Elgin Business Resource Centre was honored by the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporation. John Regan, general manager, says they won 2 prestigius Awards. He says it' a good feeling because they haven't won in a while.
Regan says the first award was the Community Economic Development Award, which they received for their assistance in getting ...
Almost $2 Million will be invested in addressing seniors social isolation, according to MP Joe Preston. On Friday he announced a call for proposals that will fund approximately 20 community-based projects. Preston says the grants come through a program called New Horizons for Seniors.
Projects applying for grants will be eligible to receive between $50 and $100 thousand dollars. ...
For just $10.00 you can enjoy a delicious lasagna lunch this Thursday courtesy of the Elgin-St.Thomas United Way. Co-chair of the 2013 campaign Paul Corriveau says you can come in and stay for the lunch, or get it to go, and half of the cost goes to the United Way. He explains they're trying this because it seems to work.
Lunch is from 11 am-2 pm on the lower level of Grand Central, but ...
Some firefighters are feeling a bit "pink" this month. Members of the St.Thomas Fire Department and St.Thomas Professional Firefighters Association will be wearin pink every Friday as tey participate in the "Care Enough to Wear Pink" campaign. President of the STPFA Warren Scott says they are excited to join the fight.
You can purchse your own shirt for $20 with al proceeds going ...
On Thursday, a crown gathered down in Port Burwell to witness a presentation. Gary Coutts, account manager at Royal Bank, says the wanted to help out the Elgin Military Museum.
Coutts says the yrequested the monies from the Royal Bank Foundfation, wit hthe idea that it would go towards something supporting childrens education. He added that the Museum fit that very well, and that ...
On Wednesday, October 23, the Chamber of Commerce is holding a small business sample show. Jeff Sheridan, member services representative with the Chamber, says it's a great event for small local businesses to reach out to customers.
Sheridan adds businesses have to be members of the Chamber to participate, and exhibitors have to pay between $150. and $175. He adds that this ...
Two suspects were able to flee a Massey Drive residence after allegedly breaking in early Wednesday morning. After searching through the house, authorities say that the homeowner then heard voices coming from the garage. The suspects were scared off when they heard the person approaching them.
Police remind homeowners t oprotect your home and ensure that your home is entirely secure ...
Yesterday a group of notable Canadian women launched a campaign to change the lyrics in our national anthem. The group included many Canadians including author Margaret Atwood and former prime minister Kim Campbell.
What they want to do, is have the line "in all thy sons command" changed to "in all of us command." Local MP Joe Preston commented that the anthem is fine the ...
October is Fire Prevention month. It also happens to contain fire safety awareness week and day - October 9th is the day and the week is whatever one contains the day (Oct 9th - Rob Broadbent, fire chief for St.Thomas, says they have to many activities to limit them to one day, or even a week, which is why they take the month.
The Timken Centre was closed Tuesday for the majority of the day. This was all due to an ammonia leak at the arena. Maintenance was being done on the refrigeration plant at the time of the leak
Supervisor of Recreation Facilities for the City of St.Thomas, Gary Drouin says the arena was evacuated to allow city crews to ventilate the arena.
