As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from November 16th to 22nd:
1. The reality of climate change is about to impact when you can park on city streets. Normally, winter overnight parking restrictions would come into effect Nov. 15 and continue until March 15. But in recent years, the first significant snowfall of the the season has not been recorded until some time in December.
Overnight parking restrictions in St. Thomas adjusted beginning this winter
2. Normally, clothes shopping is not a dangerous endeavor. However a city resident had an unnerving experience in downtown St. Thomas on Saturday.
Man selling clothes out of his car pulls weapon on victim in downtown St. Thomas
3. With the Canada Post strike now in its fourth day, both sides have agreed on one thing. Government benefit cheques will be delivered during the work stoppage.
4. A 46-year-old Southwold resident was injured Monday morning while operating equipment on a property in Union.
Ministry of Labour investigating injury to worker in Central Elgin
5. More affordable housing is now available downtown thanks to a partnership between the City of St. Thomas and Prespa Group.
Unique partnership results in additional affordable housing for St. Thomas seniors
