Biggest challenge for new St. Thomas council? Growing pains

Known as the Railway City for its history, St. Thomas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the London region. After Monday’s election, the city’s mayor and eight councillors will face a long list of issues, with homelessness and housing at the very top. Observers say the new council will have to prioritize addressing these social challenges while maintaining economic development, especially as the city of 43,000 continues to experience impressive growth with many newcomers flooding in. Here are five of the biggest challenges that lie ahead: Read More