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Booming St. Thomas will soon need a new mayor

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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. […]

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Premier Doug Ford lauds Norway firm’s plans for $3.2B St. Thomas plant

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Premier Doug Ford was in St. Thomas on Thursday morning to mark a $3.2-billion investment by Norway-based Vianode in a local plant officials say will eventually employ 1,000 and help power about two million electric vehicles annually. Synthetic graphite, key to the production of EVs and batteries, will be produced at the facility that’s expected […]