St. Thomas council

St. Thomas city council has a new member – and he's been appointed to replace the departed politician who beat him by a mere five votes in the 2022 civic election.

A St. Thomas city councillor elected in 2022 is vacating her seat. Tara McCaulley is leaving her position, the city said Tuesday in a news release, opening up a council seat for another candidate. The Municipal Act gives the city two ways to fill the vacancy, St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston said. “Obviously, a general […]

ST. THOMAS – A sergeant in the military's reserves who picks up needles used to inject drugs in this city is being saluted for helping to keep it clean. Read More

To the disappointment of a St. Thomas business owner, city council has voted unanimously to approve the installation of a roundabout at a downtown intersection where her store is located. Read More

St. Thomas politicians have backed a recommendation for a zoning change to allow an in-fill housing project and have green-lit a bid to go after federal money to help get more housing built. Read More

Politicians in St. Thomas put off a decision Monday night to launch a pilot program allowing backyard chickens amid concerns about the deadly avian flu. Read More

With avian flu threatening flocks in Ontario, now is not the time to consider allowing backyard chickens, St. Thomas politicians are being told. Read More

Politicians in St. Thomas will tackle a longstanding debate in Southwestern Ontario this week about whether to allow chickens in residential areas. Read More

St. Thomas city hall has pledged $3 million toward a community of 40 tiny homes, a boost the project lead says would bring much-needed affordable housing a step closer to reality. Read More