Category Archives: Parks and recreation
Skateboarders doff hats in show of respect
The skateboard park may be nothing more than a memory, however the young boarders who saw the facility as a second home are not about to abandon the cause. A group of them were in the gallery for Monday’s council … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Parks and recreation
Skating around the anger of boarding enthusiasts
Our elected representatives at city hall have been the target of considerable abuse this week following their decision Monday to level the downtown skateboard park. Little more than 12 hours after the motion was approved, the ramps and associated paraphernalia … Continue reading
Official statement from STEGH CEO Paul Collins on legal cases brought forward
Update on lawsuits filed by former patients of Dr. Cathy Frank. Those named in the lawsuits include St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital and CEO Paul Collins. Here is release from legal firm issued Friday, Nov. 11: Legate & Associates can advise … Continue reading
Filed under Health Care, Parks and recreation
Leaving town lock, stock and black walnut trees
Nearly a year ago, Marie Turvey, chairman of the CASO-St. Thomas Trans Canada Trail committee, warned the trail may have to be moved outside the city if council doesn’t “grab the bull by the horns” and do something to save … Continue reading
Return of CAO enhanced by promotion of city clerk
After seven years of doing without, St. Thomas will re-establish the position of chief administrative officer at city hall with the appointment of clerk Wendell Graves to the post, effective April 4. Read full announcement here. It’s a move this … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Parks and recreation
What will the city do to ensure 1,400 youngsters continue to play soccer?
Posted by Ian: We call him Mr. Soccer because no one has done more to build any one sport in St. Thomas than Bob Luft. His passion for delivering the beautiful game to young players in the city and surrounding … Continue reading
A shift in behaviour or beware of the trash troopers
You have been forewarned, a staff report to be reviewed Monday by St. Thomas council is designed to generate “a permanent shift in resident’s behaviour.” Michelle Shannon, the city’s waste management coordinator, has submitted a draft version of a waste … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Parks and recreation, Waste management
Boaters, ethanol backers at odds over damage by fuel
Posted by Ian: Recreational boating, ATVs and snowmobiling are popular seasonal activities in Elgin county. What then would be the impact of using ethanol-based fuels in these marine and off-road vehicles? Trouble, according to boat manufacturers in the U.S. as … Continue reading
Filed under Elgin county, Environmental policy, Ethanol, Parks and recreation
St. Thomas soccer program in jeopardy
The construction of the support building at Cowan Park has started. St. Thomas Soccer Club, the main tenant, who pays user fees, now called rentals, was not part of the planning although the construction will have an impact of one … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, Municipal Affairs, Parks and recreation
