Tag Archives: heritage preservation
It’s full steam ahead in spite of railway museum audit
Disturbing news emanating this week from the Elgin County Railway Museum hinting at possible financial irregularities. We’re hearing of the treasurer either being dismissed or asked to step down; a new treasurer brought in; speculation about an upper level government … Continue reading
Pharmacist takes up challenge and foregoes flattery
You had to know this would be coming. One week ago, City Scope documented a totally unsubstantiated claim by Ontario health minister Deb Matthews, tossed out at last Saturday’s liberal nomination meeting where Ald. Lori Baldwin-Sands was acclaimed, that PC … Continue reading
Filed under 2011 provincial election, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage
St. Thomas consolidated courthouse project moves ahead
For Immediate Release February 8, 2011 Preserving the past; building for the future ST. THOMAS – Steps to preserve the unique heritage aspects of the historic Elgin County Courthouse on Wellington Street are underway, as the process to build the … Continue reading
Filed under City of St. Thomas, Elgin county, Heritage
A new council, a new attitude, a fresh start
Whither the Sutherland Press building? That was the point to ponder last week in this corner, and it didn’t take long for Suzanne vanBommel to take the bait. Speaking on behalf of owner David McGee, she answered in succinct fashion. … Continue reading
Filed under 2010 Municipal election, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage, Leadership
Complete transcript of Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman’s inaugural address – Dec. 6, 2010
Tonight begins a revolution. Together, we, as a community will begin the hard work of embarking on a path toward economic renewal and community revitalization. Together, we will pave the way to the future for St. Thomas. Imagine: anticipating possibilities, … Continue reading
Will pending CAO debate trigger a flip-flop frenzy?
Mark Dec. 13 on the calendar, because it should trigger the process that will witness the return of a CAO to city hall. The position has been vacant since 2004, when council determined Roy Main just didn’t fit into the … Continue reading
Our built heritage should be a treasure for future generations
EDITOR’S NOTE: To clarify information contained this week in the Times-Journal, in fact the vote was 4-3 to repeal the heritage designation. Ald. Heather Jackson-Chapman joined Ald. Bill Aarts and Ald. Lori Baldwin-Sands to vote against the motion. Ald. David … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage
On second anniversary of Alma fire, it’s time for province to protect our past
Dear MPP’s, Today marks 2 years to the day that we lost beautiful & historic Alma College,in St.Thomas,Ont.Sadly nothing has been done on the property to preserve and protect the 2 remaining structures and outdoor amphi-theatre.On Wed May 28th,2008 a … Continue reading
Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage, Municipal Affairs
