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

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Filed under Alma College, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage, St. Thomas Police Service, Tourism, Uncategorized

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

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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

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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

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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

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Filed under 2010 Municipal election, City of St. Thomas, Heritage, Municipal Affairs

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

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Filed under 2010 Municipal election, City of St. Thomas, City Scope, Heritage, Municipality of Central Elgin

Heritage legislation means nothing if local politicians not on side

Posted by Ian: Built heritage wasn’t even on the radar at the onset of the Oct 25 municipal election campaign in St. Thomas. Certainly not a lot of candidate literature went into any detail on preserving the city’s heritage and … Continue reading

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Filed under 2010 Municipal election, Alma College, City of St. Thomas, Heritage, Municipal Affairs

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

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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

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