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Hometown St. Thomas is St. Thomas' own lifestyles magazine. We are dedicated to sharing stories of the people and places that make St. Thomas Amazing.

23/08/2025

Hey Folks, Holy Angels Church is hosting a garage sale!!! Stop by this morning from 9 am until noon!

22/08/2025

Hey Folks, have some extra things around the house you want to pass on to a good cause, drop them off today at Holy Angels Church. Todays donations becomes Tomorrows Garage Sale!

Donations drop off between 9 am and an noon on August 22nd.

Garage sale from 9 am until noon on August 23rd!

20/08/2025

Hey, you young Entrepreneurs, have you signed up for tomorrow's Youth Entrepreneurs Initiative for tomorrow (Thursday, August 21st, 5-8pm? If not, what are you waiting for? As the saying goes, in this world, it is not what you know, but rather who you know. So, go out and get to know more likely minded people who can help you and your enterprise succeed!

15/08/2025

Hey Folks, we are down to our last Seeds of Change chocolate bars in support of the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank. Every dime of sales made on these delishous chocolate bars will be donated to the food bank. Bars are $8 each and are creamy chocolate mixed with buttery toffee and sesame snaps. They can be purchased at Seed Confections at 159 Ross St, open today from 10 to 6, and tomorrow 10 to 3.

08/08/2025

Hey Folks, there is now a Burn Ban effective immediately across Elgin County. See below for more information.

(August 8, 2025) – Effective immediately, all open-air and recreational fires are prohibited anywhere in the City of St. Thomas, Town of Aylmer and the Townships and Municipalities within the County of Elgin. Open air fires are defined as any fire outside of a building and include bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas or any other fires set in open air.

Although there is some variation across Elgin County, dry conditions are consistent throughout. This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of vegetation in the area and shall remain in effect until further notice.

If you discover an open-air fire, it is very important that you report it immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire. All burn permits in these municipalities are now suspended. No burn permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.

For any questions or possible exemptions within your municipality please check their appropriate website, social media, or contact the Municipality and/or fire department having jurisdiction.

Municipality of Bayham 519-866-5521
Township of Malahide 519-773-5344
Town of Aylmer 519-773-3164
Municipality of Central Elgin 519-631-4860
City of St. Thomas 519-631-0210
Township of Southwold 519-769-2010
Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich 519 762-2204
Municipality of West Elgin 519-785-0560

22/07/2025

Hey folks, let our suspensions rejoice, the City of St. Thomas and CN Rail are working on the rail crossing at Talbot and First TOMORROW!

From the city: First Avenue Railway Crossing Repairs Scheduled for Wednesday, July 23

The City of St. Thomas is pleased to share that long-awaited repairs to the railway crossing on First Avenue are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 23.

This update follows ongoing public concern about the condition of the crossing and a recent letter from Mayor Joe Preston, which clarified the shared responsibilities between CN Rail and the City. In recent days, CN Rail has taken important steps to move the project forward, and the City is grateful for their coordination and support.
What to Expect:

Traffic control will be in place starting at 7:00 a.m.

First Avenue will remain open, but lane closures will be in effect throughout the day.

The work is expected to be completed by end of day Wednesday, weather permitting.

The City thanks residents for their continued engagement, patience, and understanding as we work together with CN Rail to address infrastructure that matters to our community.

21/07/2025

Hey Folks, are you a young entrepreneur? If so, then one piece of advice I would give you is that you absolutely need to network! Circle your calendar for the Youth Entrepreneurs Initiative gathering at one of my favourite places, the Horton Market on August 21st from 5pm to 8pm. Have fun while networking with peers in your own community!

14/07/2025

Hey Folks, the boil water advisory has been lifted. Here is info from Southwest Public Health.

To Consumers of the City of St. Thomas Water Distribution System water supply located on East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, Willow Street, Wilson Avenue from #2 – 193, Bush Line (40359) Elm Street from # 25-80, Palm Street from #4 – 17, Sunset Drive from #126-188, and Pinafore Park.

The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ninh Tran, is advising the residents that the Boil Water Advisory issued on July 11, 2025 has been rescinded.

Recent water samples have been taken with satisfactory results.

It is recommended that you run your taps for 5 minutes to flush out the taps.

12/07/2025

Hey Folks, St. Thomas' Annual Nostalgia Nights is on now until 9 tonight. It's a hot one, both in cars and weather, so sunscreen up and drink lots of water as you see all the cool cars on Talbot and the many amazing vendors and activities.

11/07/2025

Hey Folks, We have a BOIL WATER in effect for parts of St. Thomas!

Please be advised that Southwestern Public Health has issued a Boil Water Advisory for specific areas of St. Thomas, following water sample results that indicate the presence of bacteria in the municipal water supply. The health advisory issued by the public health unit is attached.

The advisory affects the following areas: East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, Willow Street, Wilson Avenue ( #2–193), Bush Line (40359), Elm Street ( #25–80), Palm Street ( #4–17), Sunset Drive ( #126–188), and Pinafore Park. See attached map for details.

Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to boil tap water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, brushing teeth, making baby formula or juice, washing raw foods, or making ice.

This advisory will remain in effect until further notice and will be lifted once testing confirms the water is safe to consume.
More information and a full list of FAQs are available on the Southwestern Public Health website. Any questions may be directed to Southwestern Public Health’s Environmental Health Department at 1-800-922-0096.

08/07/2025

It’s Tomorrow!

🎉 Tomorrow is the day! Pack your lawn chair, grab some sunscreen, and get ready to spend the day at beautiful Pinafore Park.

📅 Wednesday, July 9th | 9 AM – 2 PM
🎶 Free fun, music, food, vendors & more!

💖 Huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, Nurse Next Door, for their incredible support in helping us make this event so special!

07/07/2025

We’re Almost There!

🌞 Just two more sleeps until one of the best days of the summer!

🎉 Join us at Pinafore Park from 9 AM to 2 PM for a full day of free fun, music, door prizes, and more.

👏 Special thanks to the County of Elgin for their generous funding and continued support of this event.

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