Category Archives: Southwold
The tale of two aldermen — maturity versus entitlement
Monday’s council meeting was most decidedly the tale of two aldermen. The definitive issue — who should attend and how much should be spent on conferences and conventions. Council has budgeted $6,000 for attending such functions this year and four … Continue reading
Cooperation among St. Thomas and neighbouring councils top election issue – Chamber of Commerce survey
The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce has completed a pre-election survey of area businesses to list and rank priorities as seen by local employers and employees. Of 26 topics and issues measured, harmony and co-operation among all local … Continue reading
Incurring the wrath of those who post three-legged signs
The electoral tide just may have turned this week after the disturbing display of tag-team thuggery at Tuesday’s council meeting. A crimson-faced Ald. Tom Johnston and a trying-hard-to-remain-detached Mayor Cliff Barwick partnered in a highly-orchestrated attempt to pummel Ald. Heather … Continue reading
Lessons learned from the boil water advisory in St. Thomas, a full transcipt of Mayor Cliff Barwick’s message
Here is the full transcript of Mayor Cliff Barwick’s press conference Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 at city hall in response to the boil water advisory issued Aug. 19 and lifted the following evening. Barwick opened by explaining why a state … Continue reading
The boil water advisory for St. Thomas, Central Elgin and Southwold rescinded
THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED AT 7:18 P.M. FRIDAY The water advisory was issued Thursday evening and was expected to remain in effect for at least 48 hours as the result of e. coli and coliform bacteria levels above maximum … Continue reading
