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What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Rodney's Bo Horvat scores first Olympic goal as Canada opens play with 5-0 win
It was a big day for Rodney native Bo Horvat on Thursday! Not only did he make his Winter Games debut, but he also recorded the first goal of his Olympic career, finishing a play set up by Brad Marcha...
9h ago
OPP issue safety reminder ahead of Friday the 13th gathering in Port Dover
West Region OPP are reminding visitors to make safety their top priority ahead of this Friday's popular Friday the 13th gathering in Port Dover. While winter events typically draw smaller crowds than ...
9h ago
Celebrate Family Day with free fishing across Ontario
Those still trying to plan something fun to do over the Family Day long weekend can take advantage of free fishing across the province. From February 14th to 16th, Ontarians can enjoy fishing province...
10h ago
U15 hockey team disbanded amid allegations of locker room misconduct
A boys U15 hockey team in the London, Ontario area has been disbanded for the rest of the season following serious allegations of misconduct in the locker room. According to Rick Westhead of TSN, seve...
12h ago
Pride of the Nation: Cassie Sharpe
Cassie Sharpe delivered a historic performance at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, capturing gold in women's ski halfpipe and earning Canada's first Olympic medal in the event. Sharpe followed up...
15h ago
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Sarah Coleman
For Sarah Coleman, helping others put food on the table isn't just a job, it's a deeply personal mission shaped by lived experience and a strong belief in supporting your community. Coleman works full...
16h ago
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Jim Wakefield
For Jim Wakefield, volunteering is simply part of showing up for the community. A member of the St. Thomas Optimist Club for 16 years, Wakefield currently serves as vice-president and is preparing for...
16h ago
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Jeff Yurek, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation
It's Volunteer Appreciation Day on myFM, a day where we pay tribute to five individuals who so freely give of their time and resources to make St. Thomas and Elgin a better place to live. While well k...
16h ago
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Kara Lynds, YWCA
It's Volunteer Appreciation Day on myFM, a day where we pay tribute to five individuals who so freely give of their time and resources to make St. Thomas and Elgin and better place to live. When asked...
16h ago
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Tina Swaenepoel
For Tina Swaenepoel, giving back isn't something she does when she has some spare time; it's woven into nearly every part of her life. While many in the community know Swaenepoel through her work with...
16h ago
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: For the month of February, St. Thomas and Elgin County are inviting residents and visitors to explore international...
17h ago
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? With the Olympics here, parents urged to keep kids' sports focused on fun
As the Winter Olympics continue this week, many children are feeling inspired to try new sports after watching elite athletes compete on the world stage. While that excitement can be a positive motiva...
Feb 11, 2026
Two locals arrested after break-and-enter at Norwich Township home
Two people are facing charges after a break-and-enter at an unoccupied home in Norwich Township. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Oxford detachment were called to a property on Beaconsfield Ro...
Feb 11, 2026
Study suggests early exposure to allergenic foods may reduce risk
A new Canadian study suggests introducing allergenic foods like peanuts, eggs and fish early in infancy reduces the risk of food allergies. Researchers found delaying peanut introduction past 12 month...
Feb 11, 2026
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No tax break for laid-off CAMI workers
The federal government has rejected Conservative calls to waive taxes on severance pay for laid-off GM workers in Ingersoll. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says the taxes are unfair and leave wo...
Feb 11, 2026
Pride of the Nation: Ella Shelton
Ella Shelton has established herself as a key contributor to Canada's women's hockey program, highlighted by an Olympic gold medal and multiple world championship podium finishes. Shelton made her Oly...
Feb 11, 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: For the month of February, St. Thomas and Elgin County are inviting residents and visitors to explore international...
Feb 11, 2026
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston will not seek re-election in 2026
St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston has announced he will not seek re-election in the 2026 municipal election, marking the end of a long career in elected office. The announcement came during the February 10...
Feb 11, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Southwold Winterfest returns Sunday with fireworks and family fun
The Township of Southwold will be celebrating Family Day with a bang on Sunday as the 8th annual Winterfest returns. This free event is open to all Southwold families and will include games, bonfires,...
Feb 10, 2026
St. Thomas man arrested after threatening police officer
A 30-year-old man from St. Thomas has been charged following an incident in the city on Monday. Police were at a Miller Street residence for an unrelated matter when they were asked to assist with two...
Feb 10, 2026