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Driver clocked at 101 km/h in Aylmer faces charges
An Aylmer man is facing impaired and stunt driving charges following an early morning traffic stop in late March. The Aylmer Police Service ...
14h ago
Ontario police urge everyone to buckle up this Easter weekend
With Ontario's seatbelt law entering its 51st year, OPP reports that nearly one in four road fatalities they investigate still involves some...
19h ago
Ontario minimum wage set to rise to $17.95 this fall
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $17.95 an hour starting October 1, 2026, in a move aimed at supporting workers and ...
19h ago
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Easter Long Weekend: What's open and closed across St. Thomas-Elgin?
With the Easter long weekend approaching, here's what's open and what's closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings and o...
20h ago
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Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Join the St. Thomas Public Library for the Tech Made Si...
23h ago
Update to STEGH model of care results in loss of 26 PSW positions
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is updating its model of care, which will result in the elimination of 26 full-time Personal Support Worke...
Apr 01, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? The Kinsmen chocolate eggs-travaganza this Saturday in Pinafore Park.
For over 60 years, the St. Thomas Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt has drawn hundreds of families to Pinafore Park. And this year's event on Saturday...
Apr 01, 2026
Aylmer traffic stop leads to charges, wanted passenger arrested
A traffic stop in Aylmer has resulted in charges for a driver and the arrest of a wanted passenger. The Aylmer Police Service says officers ...
Apr 01, 2026
Return of trains on Port Stanley Terminal Rail delayed until May
The greatest engineering hurdle faced by Port Stanley Terminal Rail in its 43-year history, is going to stymie operations for a little longe...
Apr 01, 2026
Local astronaut destined for history books on NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission
Just as we sit down for dinner tonight (Wednesday), four astronauts, including one from our area, may be getting launched deeper into space ...
Apr 01, 2026
The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: The annual Lenten Organ Recital Series hosted at Centra...
Apr 01, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Annual job fair returns to Joe Thornton Community Centre April 15th
If you're looking for work, or even just thinking about a career change, there's a great opportunity coming up right here in St. Thomas. Emp...
Mar 31, 2026
Charges laid following incident at Aylmer group home
An Aylmer resident is facing charges following an incident at a local group home. According to the Aylmer Police Service, officers were call...
Mar 31, 2026
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority urges caution around local watercourses
The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority has issued a flood outlook for the watershed. Residents are urged to exercise caution near creeks an...
Mar 31, 2026
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Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Take in Storytime at the St. Thomas Public Library on T...
Mar 31, 2026
Province, feds ink agreement to boost housing supply in Ontario
The provincial and federal governments have inked a deal that aims to see more housing built in Ontario. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prem...
Mar 30, 2026
OPP West Region launches "Stay Focused" campaign to crack down on distracted driving
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region has launched its annual "Stay Focused" campaign, targeting inattentive drivers acr...
Mar 30, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Downtown St. Thomas gears up for Annual Easter Shop Hop
The Easter Bunny will be bouncing back into Downtown St. Thomas on Saturday, April 4th, for one of the season's most egg-citing events. The ...
Mar 30, 2026
