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St. Thomas hits key milestone in push to end homelessness
More people moved into housing than became homeless in the first half of 2026.
Boomtown St. Thomas mayor to Ottawa: Help us build homes, avoid sprawl
Driven by the much-anticipated opening of an electric vehicle battery plant, St. Thomas is looking to increase its housing supply to accommodate the growing city’s rising population. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says there’s an opportunity to build an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 much-needed homes on vacant lots in the city’s downtown core on “brownfield” […]
Booming St. Thomas will soon need a new mayor
Joe Preston has announced he will not seek a third term as mayor of St. Thomas. In a statement, the businessman-turned-politician said he approached the role as the city’s top politician with “pride, dedication and a deep commitment to the people and the future of this community.” But he’s leaving office after October’s civic election. […]
How one local city’s homeless plan is making progress, drawing attention
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says the plight of the homeless is still one of those issues that keeps him awake at night. “But it wakes me up a lot less often than it used to,” he said. As winter approaches, he says he’s confident they have enough shelter space that no person in St. […]