As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from September 7th to 13th:
1. At Monday afternoon’s meeting, council members were asked to approve a request from the city’s emergency shelter, The Inn, for financial assistance.
In a report from Danielle Neilson, the Manager of Housing Stability Services for St. Thomas, the shelter is seeking a one-time investment of $195,000.
St. Thomas emergency shelter, The Inn, is seeking ongoing financial assistance
2. At a ceremony last Thursday morning, ground was broken for the city’s latest affordable housing development. It will become the home of a five-storey, 82-unit complex known as Highview Hideaway, located at 220 Highview Drive.
Community spotlight: Highview Hideaway – affordable and environmentally friendly housing
3. Elgin OPP are seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for damage to Tarandowah Golfers Club in Malahide.
4. An 89-year-old West Lorne resident has died in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning.
5. St. Thomas Police are investigating a gift card scam that began in 2022.
