Downtown News

A partnership between the city of St. Thomas and Indwell is transforming the former Balaclava Street elementary school. A former St. Thomas elementary school is being converted into 78 supportive housing units. A partnership between the city of St. Thomas and Indwell – a charity based in Hamilton that creates supportive housing – will transform […]

New data from the St. Thomas Police Service shows a marked drop in police calls in the city’s downtown core, pointing to the success of collaborative efforts between housing providers, support services, and police. Between 2020 and 2024, overall calls for service in the downtown declined by 14%, with some of the most frequent complaint […]

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada – The City of St. Thomas proudly congratulates Councillor Earl Taylor on officially taking his Declaration of Office and Oath of Allegiance, a significant milestone that reaffirms his dedication to public service and the residents of St. Thomas. With this commitment, Councillor Taylor pledges to uphold the highest standards of integrity, […]

Print or pickup your SHOP HOP PASSPORT and head Downtown on Saturday March 30th to visit our participating unique shops and restaurants from 10am – 5pm.

News and stories about Downtown St. Thomas Ontario Canada businesses, organizations, people, historical and cultural features. The collective energy that gives Downtown St. Thomas its VIBE!

Downtown St Thomas voted Top Canadian Destinations for Baby Boomers by Expedia!

Picture this: art crawls, craft beer, and international cuisine.  We bet you’re not thinking about St. Thomas, Ontario, but you should be.  The Railway City Arts Crawl, which takes place February 23 and 24 in 2018, has local art, music, and beer.