Establish Media

10/07/2025

We're live with Mayor Joe Preston (City of St. Thomas) and co-host Grayden Laing (Establish Media) to talk about all things St. Thomas.

Want to join us one week? Send Grayden a message to arrange it!

--THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS--

The Elgin County Railway Museum (https://ecrm.ca/) offers a variety of experiences for visitors. Explore the history of St. Thomas and the railway, get up close to locomotives in their Rolling Stock Gallery, or see the historic rail yards of our region from a bird's eye view through their History in Motion Room. Through field trips, summer programming, and regular tours, their programs seek to engage visitors in all things rail related.
Contact Ashley or Lindsey at 519-633-2535 or [email protected] for more information.
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Since it’s inception in 2000, Simply Pure Water, https://www.mywaterguy.ca/, has been providing top-notch water treatment and drinking water solutions for St. Thomas and surrounding areas. Simply Pure Water takes an active role in giving back through donations to numerous community organizations. Help them support our community by taking advantage of all the amazing products they offer at their 123 Wellington Street location!

Caps Off Brewing Co. is a proudly, locally owned micro brewery in the heart of downtown St. Thomas adjacent City Hall and across from the library. Some events held at Caps Off are a weekly run club, live music and random fun! Come join us on our dog, cyclist friendly patios! Find us on Instagram, Facebook or at www.capsoffbrewing.com

Corey Gardiner Photography: A Wedding, Portrait and Headshot Photographer located in St. Thomas, Ontario. Serving clients with concierge service delivering edited headshots for business, social media and all other professional services within St. Thomas and London Ontario or beyond. Corey believes you are the ‘focus’ on your wedding day, which means he will ensure a stress-free day by keeping an eye on your schedule, complementing your day’s rhythm, and capturing every moment of your story by applying a mix of candid, journalistic and stylized posing.
https://www.coreygardiner.photography/

CrossFit Elgin offers life changing fitness for people of all ages. We are more than a fitness community, we are a family. Join Us! Your first class is always free and we will cheer you on every step, lunge and burpee along the way.
https://www.crossfitelgin.com/

Laing Studios is located in downtown St. Thomas and run by artist Grayden Laing. If you would like a custom portrait of your family, pet, or residence, he is currently taking painting commissions. To see new works, you can also follow Laing Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laingstudios/
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Are you a business that would like to help sponsor this show or another one that we produce? Fire us a message and let us know!

Do you enjoy the shows and community coverage? Are you able to help support us through a donation to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/establishmedia

If everyone that watches donates $1.50 per month we'd be able to add more guests as well as produce the local history show we've been talking about for years now. Please help us reach that goal!

10/07/2025

Congratulations to Amino North America Corporation (ANAC) on completing their 42,000-square-foot expansion! This expansion, made possible by a FedDev Ontario loan, includes a new automotive manufacturing line utilizing their advanced sheet Hydroforming technology.

A cornerstone of this investment is the press line, featuring five state-of-the-art presses. The lead press in the line is one of Amino’s most distinctive and emblematic technologies: a 3000-ton fluid forming press. This line was designed to enable ANAC to expand the complexity of the parts they manufacture while simultaneously decreasing production time. This increased efficiency will allow ANAC to maintain its leadership in the Hydroforming sector, retain its existing workforce, and create additional jobs in our local economy for years to come.

As ANAC continues to grow, they will keep producing the automotive body panels, steel, and aluminum components for the appliance, heavy-duty truck, agriculture, and construction industries that formed the foundation of their business. Concurrently, their new line will push the boundaries of sheet Hydroforming technology. A prime example is their current work on deep-draw battery enclosures for the electric vehicle market. These trays are likely to become an industry standard as they eliminate the need for seals between the bottom tray and sides, a requirement for other enclosures. As a leader in the field, ANAC will undoubtedly see increased demand for these high-quality, efficiently produced deep-draw battery enclosures.

At the grand opening in August, industry and political leaders gathered to tour and celebrate the successful construction of the new space and stamping line. ANAC, established as the first North American operation of the Amino Corporation of Japan, also treated guests to Japanese cultural festivities, including a Sake Barrel Breaking Ceremony and performances by members of the NAE project, who showcased Taiko drumming, traditional Japanese flutes, and dance.

Establish Media was honoured to be asked to capture this historic local event through photos and videos and is pleased to share a selection of those photos with you now.

Visit the ANAC website for more information about this local innovator or for information on how to apply for a job.
https://www.aminonac.ca/

10/07/2025

For our Sixteenth People of Elgin episode we visited with W***y Penner of Stone Mill Cabinetry in the Town of Aylmer . ​

Stone Mill Cabinetry was founded in 2016 with a passion for building quality kitchens. It all started with a dream after W***y worked in his dad's wood shop, that dream has now grown into a thriving business based out of the Elgin Innovation Centre . W***y has now built a team of skilled and passionate office staff, shop crew and installers to bring your ideas to life.

"We offer custom cabinetry for every room in your home. From kitchens, built ins, closets to vanities. We can design it to fit your space perfectly." -W***y Penner

Location: 516 John St N, Aylmer, ON, N5H 2B8
Website: https://www.stonemillcabinetry.com/
Phone: 226 556 2915
People of Elgin is produced in collaboration between Elgin County and Establish Media.

10/03/2025

Details on Technology Trail in Yarmouth Yards.

10/03/2025

The Railway City Road Races in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin photos are ready! Going through 1000's of photos and several days later, I've made my selects and edits. Facebook only allows me to upload a limited number of photos, so you can find the full album here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/R9WsjHtbYBgnBKKbA

Please share this post out, and tag folks so they know where to find the photos.

Shout out to all the volunteers that donate their time to put on such a great event and the sponsors that help provide resources and funds:

Steelway Building Systems
The Run Parlour
Wendy's
Debbie Hamilton, Debbie Hamilton & Associates Ltd
Co-operators
Masco Canada
Railway City Health Hut
Event Ready Restrooms
St. Thomas Domino's Pizza
Simply Pure Water

10/01/2025

We're live with Mayor Joe Preston (City of St. Thomas) and co-host Grayden Laing (Establish Media) to talk about all things St. Thomas. This week we're talking to Kim Destun, Chief Fire Prevention Officer for the City of St. Thomas about fire prevention week.

Want to join us one week? Send Grayden a message to arrange it!

--THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS--

The Elgin County Railway Museum (https://ecrm.ca/) offers a variety of experiences for visitors. Explore the history of St. Thomas and the railway, get up close to locomotives in their Rolling Stock Gallery, or see the historic rail yards of our region from a bird's eye view through their History in Motion Room. Through field trips, summer programming, and regular tours, their programs seek to engage visitors in all things rail related.
Contact Ashley or Lindsey at 519-633-2535 or [email protected] for more information.
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Since it’s inception in 2000, Simply Pure Water, https://www.mywaterguy.ca/, has been providing top-notch water treatment and drinking water solutions for St. Thomas and surrounding areas. Simply Pure Water takes an active role in giving back through donations to numerous community organizations. Help them support our community by taking advantage of all the amazing products they offer at their 123 Wellington Street location!

Caps Off Brewing Co. is a proudly, locally owned micro brewery in the heart of downtown St. Thomas adjacent City Hall and across from the library. Some events held at Caps Off are a weekly run club, live music and random fun! Come join us on our dog, cyclist friendly patios! Find us on Instagram, Facebook or at www.capsoffbrewing.com

Corey Gardiner Photography: A Wedding, Portrait and Headshot Photographer located in St. Thomas, Ontario. Serving clients with concierge service delivering edited headshots for business, social media and all other professional services within St. Thomas and London Ontario or beyond. Corey believes you are the ‘focus’ on your wedding day, which means he will ensure a stress-free day by keeping an eye on your schedule, complementing your day’s rhythm, and capturing every moment of your story by applying a mix of candid, journalistic and stylized posing.
https://www.coreygardiner.photography/

CrossFit Elgin offers life changing fitness for people of all ages. We are more than a fitness community, we are a family. Join Us! Your first class is always free and we will cheer you on every step, lunge and burpee along the way.
https://www.crossfitelgin.com/

Laing Studios is located in downtown St. Thomas and run by artist Grayden Laing. If you would like a custom portrait of your family, pet, or residence, he is currently taking painting commissions. To see new works, you can also follow Laing Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laingstudios/
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Are you a business that would like to help sponsor this show or another one that we produce? Fire us a message and let us know!

Do you enjoy the shows and community coverage? Are you able to help support us through a donation to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/establishmedia

If everyone that watches donates $1.50 per month we'd be able to add more guests as well as produce the local history show we've been talking about for years now. Please help us reach that goal!

09/30/2025

We'll be live tomorrow (Wednesday Oct 1st) for the Mayors Update along with Kim Destun from the St Thomas Fire Department at 6:30pm to talk about Fire Prevention Week. See you then!

Tonight’s Mayor’s Update has been POSTPONED ‼️

This week’s episode will now take place on:

📆 Wednesday, October 1, 2025
⏰ 6:30 p.m.

Join Mayor Preston live as he shares Establish Mediat’s happening in our community.

👉 Watch live here: Establish Media

Joe Preston - Mayor ST.Thomas Ontario

09/26/2025

St Thomas Police Service ADVISORY
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UPDATE: Technical has been resolved.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The St. Thomas Police Service is experiencing technical difficulties with their NON-EMERGENCY phone lines.

If you are experiencing an emergency and need police assistance, please dial 9-1-1.

If you are looking to make a non-emergency police report, please use their online reporting system:

https://stps.on.ca/services/services-online-reporting/

09/26/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲!

Join us this afternoon for an event dedicated to increasing disability awareness and promoting accessibility in our community.

📆 Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Joe Thornton Community Centre, 75 CASO Crossing, St. Thomas

✅ Explore exhibits, connect with vendors, and discover resources that support accessibility in our community.
✅ Enter to win exciting door prizes throughout the event!
✅ The first 100 attendees will receive a FREE tote bag and drink!

🏀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Don’t miss the friendly Wheelchair Basketball Challenge at 4:30 p.m. featuring St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston vs. Elgin County Warden Grant Jones — plus other sports demonstrations.

09/26/2025

💡 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁?

Meridian Credit Union’s 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 are back for their fifth year, celebrating entrepreneurs across Ontario driving change through innovation, community leadership, inclusive hiring, and environmental stewardship.

📣 Nominations are now open: There’s a chance for 3 local businesses from our community to win $10K and one grand prize winner will get an extra $50,000 through a province-wide vote! 💰

👉 Nominate a deserving business today: meridiancu.ca/bigimpact

ps. Businesses don’t need to be a Meridian Credit Union client to apply.



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09/25/2025

SBEC’s Bridges to Better Business event Small Business Enterprise Centre/St Thomas Proud) is lovely tonight! All the food vendors outdid themselves! Congrats to all the award winners! It was a fantastic evening, as always.

09/25/2025

NEW PODCAST! 🎧

In this episode, Loans Manager, Tara McCaulley, and Grayden Laing from Establish Media sit down with Jennifer Buchanan, from Graham Scott Enns LLP, to talk about why financial statements matter and how understanding them can give you better control of your business.

NEW PODCAST! 🎧

It's all about Making Sense of Financial Statements! 🙌

In this episode, Loans Manager, Tara McCaulley, and Grayden Laing from Establish Media sit down with Jennifer Buchanan, from Graham Scott Enns LLP, to talk about why financial statements matter and how understanding them can give you better control of your business.

🎧 HAVE A LISTEN: https://www.elgincfdc.ca/podcast/making-sense-of-financial-statements