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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 longer. Due to erosion problems under the south abutment of the K...
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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 than any human has ever been. NASA's Artemiss II mission hop...
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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 Central United Church wraps up on Wednesday at noon with a perform...
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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. Employment Services Elgin is getting ready to host its annual J...
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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 called to a residence on March 23 for a report of an assault inv...
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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 and streams due to the potential for flooding conditions as we...
Mar 31, 2026
Springfield Library to close April 6-10 for maintenance
Residents in Springfield will need to plan ahead for a brief pause in local library services next week. The Springfield branch of the Elgin County Library will be closed from April 6 to 10 for schedul...
Mar 31, 2026
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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: Take in Storytime at the St. Thomas Public Library on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Carnegie Room. Storyt...
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 Premier Doug Ford were in Toronto on Monday to announce that the...
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 across the region. Running from March 27 to April 3, 2026, the ...
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 Downtown Easter Shop Hop, hosted annually by the St. Thomas ...
Mar 30, 2026
Traffic stop in Aylmer leads to assault on officers
An Aylmer woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop that led to an assault on police officers. According to the Aylmer Police Service, officers stopped a vehicle on John Street South a...
Mar 30, 2026
Elderly motorist in critical condition following collision with water tanker
Update as of 2 p.m. Monday: The 83-year-old female motorist succumbed to her injuries on Sunday. ------------------------------- An 83-year-old motorist suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morn...
Mar 30, 2026
Special meeting of city council to deal with $45,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
A special meeting of city council has been called for this morning (Monday). St. Thomas is in receipt of a $45,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant which must by endorsed by city council and ref...
Mar 30, 2026
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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: Do you play Bridge? Would you like to learn? Join members of the St. Thomas Duplicate Bridge Club for lessons on Mo...
Mar 30, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Award-winning Element5 is shaping the future of building with wood
A St. Thomas industrial building was recognized last week for its innovative design and technical excellence. The Element5 office and plant on Dennis Road in the city's north end was a winner in the I...
Mar 29, 2026
This week's trending stories on stthomastoday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. A poor decision by a St. Thomas woman jeopardized the safety of a youngster. Monday afternoon, police responded to William Stre...
Mar 28, 2026
Teen charged following driving incident in St. Thomas park
A St. Thomas teen is facing a careless driving charge following an early morning incident in a local park. The St. Thomas Police Service say officers were called to the park on Friday after reports of...
Mar 27, 2026
Two area residents arrested in fraud and identity theft investigation
An update to a story that myFM brought you on March 20 about St. Thomas Police undertaking fraud investigations in Springfield and Fingal. As a result of that investigation, two females have been arre...
Mar 27, 2026
Traffic stop in Central Elgin leads to seizure of 22,000 illegal cigarettes
A routine traffic stop in Central Elgin has led to the seizure of thousands of illegal cigarettes and charges against two individuals. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, officers pulled over ...
Mar 27, 2026