Tag: Joe Preston
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. […]
St. Thomas rail crossing, a sore spot for drivers, set for repairs amid uproar
The city has been “ready to go” but needs participation from CN rail to get the job done legally and safely, mayor says
St. Thomas: Railway City mayor vents over deteriorating track crossing
The condition of a railway crossing that’s frustrated drivers has prompted the St. Thomas mayor to try to “clear the tracks” on who’s responsible, saying a resident was given incorrect information by CN Rail. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston issued a public statement saying residents’ complaints about the condition of the crossing on First Avenue, […]
St. Thomas facing commercial land shortage amid growth surge: Report
Mayor Joe Preston noted the importance of building homes for the city’s growing population, but said new residents will also need places to shop.
Letters to the Editor: June 14, 2025
A Free Press reader thinks too many London councillors seem “all too eager to silence anyone who asks questions pertaining to transparency and accountability.”