St. Thomas Police is rewarding safe drivers. Officers will be handing out coupons for Hot Chocolate for drivers that have pulled over to used their cell phones. Mac's Convenience Stores along with Crime Stoppers is gearing up for Operation Heat.
St. Thomas Police is rewarding safe drivers. Officers will be handing out coupons for Hot Chocolate for drivers that have pulled over to used their cell phones. Mac's Convenience Stores along with Crime Stoppers is gearing up for Operation Heat.
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The event will happen on April 4th, with bunnies arriving at 9 am and the chocolate egg hunt starting at 10 am. It is free for everyone, with hot dogs and drinks only being $1.00. Face painting will also be available.
Mayor Heather Jackson ruled a motion out of order last night at St. Thomas City Council. It is something she admits she has never had to do before. what she ruled out of order was a notice of motion put forward by Councillor Jeff Kohler.
It's how the third year that the City of St.Thomas has recognized National Suicide Prevention Week.
Penny Knapp lost her son Nicholas Knapp to suicide on May 19, 2007. Since then, she has started the Survivors of Suicide Loss Organization. On Monday there was a flag raising ceremony at City Hall.
National Suicide Prevention Day takes place today. (Wednesday)
Century 21 is holding an Open House Blitz May 24-25. Visit any Century 21 Network Realty Ltd Open House that weekend and pick up your ballot to enter the draw for a chance to win a $10,000.00 Landscaping Package from Century 21 Canada. Enter as many times as you want ... No Purchase necessary.
Clara's Big Ride hits St.Thomas this weekend. Dr. Tatliana Zdyd, a clinical psychologist said the reason behind Clara's visti - mental health. He added that is's very good to have a spokespeson like Clara, as her fame will help get peoples attention and get them talking.
Clara will be stopping by small towns as well as large cities, as she can bring the conversaton there as well.
Clara ...
St. Thomas Minor Bantam Stars are in the semi finals of OMHA playdowns. The six point series stands six points for Oakville and one for St. Thomas. Game three is Friday night in Oakville at 7 p.m. Game four is Saturday at 2:15 at St. Thomas Timken Centre. Come out and cheer the boys on!
On Friday, Jeff Yurek was on hand to congratulate St.Thomas's Linda Stevenson, who received the Caring Cupboard Canadian Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on February 19, 2014.
Stevenson was involved with starting the Talbot Teen Center, with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, an in total belongs to over 60 organizations - obviously very deserving of this honor.
The 3rd Annual Acts of Kindness Day in St.Thomas is now less than a week away. The Annual Event will be held for the third time on February 5.
Carrie Houston, who is the inspiration for the day, explains that "Random Acts of Kindness Day" serves a bigger cause ... Being Kind All The Time.
At her mothers funeral in 2011, Carrie asked everyone in attendance to go out and perform a kind act ...
At City Council Monday evening, a contentious issue was on the agenda regarding the upcoming election. There were 2 motions: one to make paper ballots the primary form of voting and one to advise administration to look into adopting voting through the internet. While the first motion passed 7-1, the second motion was split with respect to eVoting.
Alderman Barwick was one of four ...
The Salvation Army's Kettle campaign is coming to a close in just under a week. Captain Mark hall says they're still about $40,000. short of their goal of $120,000. He says their message to the public is that these kettle proceeds have to be spread through the whole year, and it's not just a Christmas time thing.
While the campaign ends the 24th of December, Hall says you can still ...
The Christmas Care campaign is winding down for the year and president Ray Ormerod says he's pretty happy with how its looking.
He said the registrations are complete, and the last delivery is today (Friday). Ormerod said they raised about 1500 hampers of food for families in need, which is on par with recent years, and he would like to extend his thanks.
Ormerod also said a big thanks ...
Harold Kewley, Broker of Record and everyone at Century 21 Network Realty Ltd are very proud of the St.Thomas Stars Hockey Team for making their Toy Mountain Drive a huge success.
Thursday night's game will be one of the last chances to donate toys to one of the largest campaigns in the City. You still have the opportunity to donate by bringing a donation to tonight’s game which ...
On December 8, Meg McTaggart will be holding her 7th annual Christmas concert to raise funds for the care of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease. This year there will be 2 shows - one at 4 pm and one at 7:30 pm Bob Barber, who's helping organize the event, says McTaggart will be accompanied by some of her musically talented friends and family members.
Barber say's the Midtown Tavern is ...
Although it's only November, plans are under way for Canada Day 2014. MP for Elgin Middlsesex London Joe Preston says its year they're reaching out to youth aged 8-18 across the nation to express their creativity and show their pride in being Canadian.
Preston says each of the 3 categories has a prize. The catagories are "draw It" which is a poster, "snap It" which is an original ...
Wendy's St.Thomas made a donation of $3000. to the United Way of Elgin-St.Thomas campaign on Friday. From November 4th-10th the store donated 50 cents from every combo and large salad sold to the campaign. Around $1856. was raised from which Wendy's them bumped it up to $3000.
The St.Thomas Santa Claus Parade is this Saturday! As a result some of the roads will be shut down beginning in the afternoon.
Talbot Street from First to Elgin will be closed as of 5:30 pm. In addition, travelling from the west, First Ave from Redan to Talbot St will be closed at 4 pm to allow everyone to get to their floats on time.
The YWCA St.Thomas-Elgin is having their annual Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Open House on November 27 from 6-8 pm - buy you have to RSVP by Friday. This is the YWCA's way to reach out and say :thank you.
They are expecting 25 - 30 people, and the day will include a tour of the facility, light refreshments, and the chance to talk with other donors and volunteers. Marcia Champion, ...
The annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign was launched Friday at the St.Thomas Stars game vx Leamington. Captain Mark Hall says they launched it at the game to raise awareness in the City and Community. Captain Hall added that all the money raised stays in the Community.
Their goal this year is to match their totals from last year and raise $115,000. You can ...
This is the fourth year in a row that the St.Thomas Elgiln General Hospital has won the platinum level quality health care workplace award from the Ontario Hospital Association on November 5th. Healthcare organizations from across Ontario have participated in this program to raise the bar of excellence for quality healthcare workplaces.
The award recognized organizational efforts ...
There were several Remembrance Day ceremonies in our area today, starting in St.Thomas where hundreds turned out for a Remembrance service at the boy statue at the St.Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #41 president Ron Jewell says he was happy with the turnout, despite the weather. The ceremony included a fly over and the laying of wreathes.
Friday morning proved to be a true sign that Christmas is right around the corner. Not only was it the first mini snowfall of the season, bt it was also the official opening of Christmas Care at their new location - 122 Edward Street.
The centre is once again accepting donatons of noperishable items and new, unwrapped toys for kids. President Ray Ormerod says he's hoping ...
For th first time ever, the United Way Stair Clilmb in Elgin County made its way to Aylmer. The event was held Thursday at the East Elgin Community Complex.
Guest judges included, Aylmer Police Chief Andre Reymer, Aylmer Video owner Mary Morin and Aylmer Mayor Jack Couckuyt. Executive Director of the Elgin-St.Thomas United Way, Paul Shaffer says its a bit of a change holding ...
Last week, Tim Horton's restaurant owner's handed over a donation of $221,000 to the London Children's Hospital. Candace Fowler, regional marketing manager for Ontario, says the money was proceeds from the Smiie Cookie campaign.
Fowler says these types of campaigns are quite beneficial to the communities that run them, as the funds go back to them. St.Thomas donated $25,000. alone ...
As Remembrance Day approaches, many people will be seen sporting the traditional poppy on their shirts and coats. But why the Poppy?
Mark Cullen, Canada's garden expert, explains that the Poppy represents the tenacity of the soldiers who went to war.
Cullen explains that, if you were to go to France in the spring, you wouldn't see a lot of Poppies, because everything else is growing. ...
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 ...
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
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
