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St. Thomas Police Are Asking What You Want From the Next Five Years of Policing
St. Thomas Police and the Police Services Board launched a survey this week to help shape the 2027-2031 Strategic Plan.
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Today in St. Thomas
It's a beautiful sunny Sunday with a high of 24°C, perfect for getting outside. Music in the Park runs from 6:00 p.m. tonight, and you can still catch live music at Skye Chase Winery until 7:00 p.m. or Griffin Noriega from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Police are investigating an overnight break-in on the west side where personal belongings and a green youth mountain bike were stolen. Tomorrow looks cloudier with a high of 25°C and a chance of showers.
The city is backing a new YWCA affordable housing building on Hiawatha Street with $2.7 million and city land.
The nearly 50-unit building will serve low-income seniors, young adults, and will include a new Indigenous gathering space.
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James Alexander Brown, 39, of St. Thomas was designated a dangerous offender on Friday after shooting and permanently paralyzing his ex-partner on May 16, 2023, and will serve an indeterminate prison sentence
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The Pawsitively Elgin Dog Festival is back at Pinafore Park this Saturday, raising money for Helping Paws Rescue and the St. Thomas Animal Shelter
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An Orange Air Quality Warning is in effect for St. Thomas as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario combines with an ongoing heat warning
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A mid-year Treasury report shows the city on pace for a $500,000 operating deficit this year, its third straight, with staff wanting to borrow $7.4 million to shore up an overcommitted reserve
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City council is being asked to back a $1.6 million plan to revive Hepburn Parkette on Talbot Street, with hopes that federal funding covers much of the cost
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Fanshawe College has launched a new program that combines mural painting, marketing and safety with hands-on training in St. Thomas
Full Story · Brian Williams, London Free Press
PowerCo says production at the St. Thomas battery plant remains on track for 2027 despite mounting challenges at parent company Volkswagen
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18 July, 2026Police are investigating an overnight break-in at a west side residence where multiple personal belongings were stolen, and a green youth mountain bike was also reported stolen from another west side home.
17 July, 2026A court has designated an individual as a dangerous offender, which Chief Roskamp noted represents a significant outcome for community safety and the victim involved.
17 July, 2026Police responded to reports of copper theft from a service hole in a residential area north of downtown with an estimated $1,200 in damage, and addressed property damage in the downtown area.
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17 July, 2026A multi-service traffic enforcement project resulted in 18 charges, focusing on speeding and seat belt violations across St. Thomas.
17 July, 2026The St. Thomas Police Service is hosting Boredom Busters, a free summer youth event, at 1Password Park on July 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
16 July, 2026The community is invited to complete a 13-question survey to help shape the police service's strategic plan for the future.
16 July, 2026A person was arrested following a shoplifting investigation at a Talbot Street business where they left with two cases of energy drinks without paying.
15 July, 2026A driver was charged with impaired operation after police responded to reports of a driver appearing to nod off behind the wheel in a parking lot.
15 July, 2026Multiple drug trafficking charges have been laid following an investigation that began with a reported dog attack and motor vehicle collision on Sunset Drive.
15 July, 2026Police provide online safety reminders for families, advising parents and youth about the risks of social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps including cyberbullying and scams.
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Housing, parks, and some downtown fun. Your council has had quite a bit on the go lately.
Big money heading to affordable housing in St. Thomas
If you or someone you know is a low-income senior, woman, or youth at risk, a new project called Hiawatha Affordable Homes could matter a lot. The YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin is getting $2.7 million over the next couple of years to build inclusive, supportive housing, with 20 percent of units fully accessible. A few other local organizations also received smaller grants through the same program.
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Downtown Oktoberfest is moving, and your commute might feel it
This year's Downtown Oktoberfest is growing, and it's shifting to the corner of Talbot and Ross Streets on Saturday September 19th from 2 to 9:30 pm. Parts of Talbot and Ross will be closed to traffic from 8 am to 11 pm that day, so plan your route ahead of time. There will be a temporary transit detour in place, so check before you ride.
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The city is running a deficit, and here is what is behind it
Your city is looking at roughly a $500,000 shortfall for 2026, driven by a tough winter, rising fuel costs for transit and waste collection, and extra fire services overtime due to staffing gaps. Staff are recommending the city issue $7.4 million in long-term debt tied to affordable housing to help shore up the reserves. It is worth watching how this plays out in next year's budget conversations.
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Homelessness Prevention Funding Renewed
If you or someone you know relies on shelter or housing support in St. Thomas and Elgin, those services are continuing. The province is sending $2,527,500 to the region again this year, the same amount as last year, to cover emergency shelter, supportive housing, rent supplements, and outreach. Nothing is being cut and the organizations involved were consulted on any adjustments.
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That Fairview Fence Is Your Responsibility to Fix
If your property backs onto the sound barrier fencing along Fairview Avenue, Burwell Road, or Ron McNeil Line, pay attention. That fence was required by a 1996 noise report and your subdivision agreement says you are responsible for keeping it maintained. The city will be sending letters to affected homeowners, and any repair or replacement costs will be billed directly to you.
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Four New Doctors Coming to Thompson Medical Centre
If you've been struggling to find a family doctor, this is worth knowing. Four new physicians are joining Thompson Medical Centre, with start dates between May and September 2026. The City's health recruitment program helped bring them here by offering financial support to doctors making the move to St. Thomas.
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Road Rehab Tender Rejected, Work Delayed
Some road work you might have been expecting this year is getting pushed back. The bids for Vanbuskirk Drive, McCully Drive, and a couple of airport projects came in over budget, so staff pulled the whole tender. The airport parking lot is being re-tendered on its own since that one is a priority for this year.
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Downtown Oktoberfest Getting Official City Recognition
The September 19th Oktoberfest at Talbot and Ross is being considered for municipally significant event status, which helps organizers with things like liquor licensing. You can expect the usual keg tapping, Saxonia Hall Dancers, a beer garden, and food vendors in the downtown core. The request came from the Economic Development Corporation and the Downtown Development Board.
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St. Thomas
Local Conditions
23°
Mostly sunny
Feels 25°
H 24° / L 12°
UV 8
Wind
NNW 14 km/h
Gusts 26 km/h
Humidity
52%
Visibility
16 km
Pressure
1016.1 hPa
Source: Includes weather data from Google
Air Quality Health Index
Low Risk · Jul 19, 12:00 PM
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AQHI shown is an estimate for St. Thomas, averaged from Environment and Climate Change Canada observations at the London and Port Stanley stations.
Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada
Afternoon
2 PM
23°
0%
Evening
7 PM
23°
0%
Source: Includes weather data from Google
Today
24°
12°
0%
Tomorrow
25°
13°
35%
Tuesday
27°
15°
85%
Source: Includes weather data from Google
Elgin County · Lake Erie
Beach Conditions
Beach areaWaterWind · km/hWavesTests
Port Stanley3 beaches
24°
NNW 12
0.3 m
Port Bruce1 beach
24°
NNW 14
0.3 m
Port Burwell2 beaches
24°
NW 13
0.3 m
Port Glasgow1 beach
25°
SE 4
0.3 m
6 of 7 tested Elgin beaches open · 1 advisory: East/Village Beach (Port Burwell)
SWPH · Environment and Climate Change Canada · NOAA GLERL · Includes weather data from Google
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