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CTV News
12 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
STPS remind of bike service following theft
The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a bike theft in the city. On Sunday, the bike's owner reported it missing after they were at a downtown restaurant. The bike was a white Rocky Mountain brand bicycle. The investigation is ongoing. Police are reminding cyclists to register their bike with the STPS through 529Garage. It will let others in the area know when your bike is stolen or missing. Other users can then be on the lookout.
CBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Meet the Grammy behind Shaw's most popular ice cream flavour
Shaw's Ice Cream is a family business, and their best-selling flavour was inspired by the owners' childhood visits to their grandma's kitchen. London Morning host Andrew Brown met with Dorothy McLaughlin, known as Grammy, and Kelly Heleniak, co-owner of Shaw's and one of Grammy's 14 grandchildren, at the shop near St. Thomas.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
$15,000 stolen in St. Thomas bank fraud
The St. Thomas Police Service is investigating a bank fraud that saw the victims lose $15,000. On Thursday, two people from St. Thomas were contacted by a man, who said he was a Scotiabank employee. The STPS said the man convinced the victims that he needed their bank cards, sending a courier to pick them up. Later in the evening, a man picked up the cards, which were then allegedly used to make $15,000 in transactions. Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information on the incident or who need to report a fraud is asked to contact the STPS or Crime Stoppers.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Renovation of Thiruvithamcode Arappally: One of the Oldest Churches in the World
The church is believed to have been consecrated by the apostle St Thomas Nanjinad, a historic region once described as the rice bowl of Thiruvithamcode, encompasses the present day villages of Agastheeswaram, Thovalai and Kalkulam in Kanyakumari district. And it is home to, arguably, one of the oldest churches in the world, which is now undergoing a renovation. The Thiruvithamcode Arappally, or Thomayar Kovil, believed to have been consecrated by the apostle St Thomas, circa AD 63, is an almost 2,000-year-old church, officially known as St Mary's Church. The apostle is said to have arrived in India at Muziris Port circa AD 52 and embarked upon his evangelical quest of south India, covering Palayur, Niranam and Kollam, and eventually landing in Thiruvithamcode. Legend has it that the King of Venad, Nedum Cheralathan, a Chera ruler, had supported the apostle and 64 of his disciples with land to build settlements in these parts. At their request, they were offered a patch of land near the palace, to serve as the site for a place of worship. The original church, built under the king's patronage, had undergone rebuilding over many centuries, but retained the architectural sensibilities prevalent at the time of its creation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Trading con IA en Chile ayuda a usuarios a obtener ganancias potenciales! Mainhubfb Más información Undo It was built using granite (karingal) blocks, and during reconstruction, crafted with a multi-tipped chisel — a technique believed to be introduced to Kerala following the arrival of foreign explorers in the 16th century. The church, where daily prayers are held, mirrors the aesthetics of traditional Hindu temples – replete with a Sreekovil i.e. sanctum sanctorum or innermost chamber where a deity's idol is enshrined, and a mandapam (foyer). The exteriors feature terracotta roof tiles, while the mandapam is framed with latticework, and there are super-sized oil lamps carved out of stone nearby. This site is believed to be part of the Ezharappallikal (seven churches and four half-churches) grouping, founded by St Thomas, in the first century. Making sense of the origin of the shrine's name Arappally – it's not exactly a half-church, literally – takes a little bit of digging around. ' The shrine is called a royal church, as it has connotations with the Tamil word Arasan, which means king,' says Reverend Barsleebi Ramban, the vicar and manager of the church. 'It was built with the support of the royals. It is also known as Tharusayikkal Church, and refers to the Tarissa Chettikal, a Christian trader community of Thiruvithamcode that had sought the reconstruction of the church many centuries ago. ' Apart from the Thiruvithamcode Arappally in Tamil Nadu , there are three royal churches (Arappallikal) located in Malayattoor, Mylacombu, and Aruvithura in Kerala. Like many historic sites, the Arappally has not been immune to the ravages of time and neglect. Many artefacts that had been part of the church have been lost over the years. In 1941, when the church was found in an almost ruined state, the late Reverend Koottumkal Geevarghese Ramban took it upon himself to restore it to a state of prayer-worthiness. 'All that remain are the baptismal font (a receptacle for holy water) made of granite, which dates back to the days of the original church, located within the antechamber; a stone trough near the exit on the western wall, which served as a spot for the priests to wash their feet before entering the church; a holy casket; a Portuguese hanging lamp; and a panchaloha thurible (censer to burn incense). On the southern wall, a cross said to be carved by St Thomas is fixed. There is also a two millennia old well, which never dries up,' says the Vicar, who adds water from the well is said to be holy by the devout. Renovation of the Thiruvithamcode Arappally at 1 crore has begun, funded by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, which maintains the site. 'There are no structural changes being made to the church, but there are plans for expansion of the museum located within the heritage centre adjacent to it, which houses ancient coins, a mill stone, and gifts to the church such as a 15th century wooden table.' The church was proclaimed an international St Thomas Pilgrim Centre in 2007. But there's also the question of why such heritage sites are not designated protected monuments. The answer lies in the fact that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has certain criteria when it comes to designating monuments historically important. 'The monuments or buildings should not have undergone any structural modifications. Many places of worship like temples, churches and mosques lose their historical relevance owing to constant renovations and modifications, a result of these sites being continuously used by the public,' says D Dayalan, former director of monuments at ASI. Email your feedback with name and address to
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Number of measles cases in Manitoba climbs to 72
A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine awaits the next patient during a vaccine clinic in St. Thomas, Ont. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins Manitoba is reporting a dozen more cases of measles in the province, as a new report shows that most Manitobans have some confidence the government can handle an outbreak. Provincial data as of May 24, 2025, shows there have been 72 confirmed cases of measles since February – an increase of 12 cases since the previous update on May 17. The numbers also show there were 53 confirmed cases in May alone. As for exposure locations, the province is citing McPhillips Medical Clinic on May 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Henderson Highway Dynacare on May 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The full list of exposure sites can be found online. According to the government, measles is a highly contagious disease characterized by a blotchy, red rash. Measles spreads through personal contact with an infected individual and through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. New survey shows many Manitobans confident in government A new survey out of the Angus Reid Institute shows nearly 70 per cent of Manitobans have some confidence the provincial government could handle a measles outbreak, while 21 per cent have no confidence at all. In terms of Canadians thoughts on measles and its severity, more than 80 per cent of survey respondents disagreed with the statement that 'measles isn't as bad as people think it is.' However, 10 per cent of those surveyed agreed with the sentiment. The survey also found that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations should be mandatory for a child to attend daycare or school, while 91 per cent of the country believes vaccines are effective for the individual being vaccinated. For the survey, Angus Reid conducted an online poll from May 20 to 23 among a sample of 1,685 Canadian adults. A probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of plus/minus two percentages points, 19 times out of 20. The entire survey is available online.
