Author Archives: 94.1 myFM News staff

Ontario recognizes Elgin-St. Thomas as an age-friendly community
Long known as the Railway Capital of Canada and acknowledged as a manufacturing hub in Southwestern Ontario, St. Thomas-Elgin recently was recognized as an age-friendly community. The recognition was ...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 20, 2026

Ontario rolls out new rural funding as applications open provincewide
The Ontario government is launching a new intake of the Rural Ontario Development Program, committing $20 million to support jobs, infrastructure and economic growth in rural communities. The announce...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 20, 2026

Declaration period now open for federal gun program
The period for gun owners to declare interest in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns began yesterday (Monday, Jan. 19). Since May 2020, Ottawa...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 20, 2026 benjaminjk / Depositphotos.com

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: VON Middlesex Elgin is hosting Caregivers and Seniors Walking Groups each Tuesday and Thursday in St. Thomas. Walks...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 20, 2026

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? YWCA Women's Day invites residents to learn, connect, and be inspired
The much-anticipated YWCA Women's Day fundraiser is returning to the St. Thomas Seniors' Centre on March 7th, bringing together individuals from across the community for a day focused on education, em...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026

Concerned citizen helps police stop impaired driver in Aylmer
A 43-year-old man from Nipissing, Ontario, has been charged after an impaired driving incident in Aylmer on January 17th. Police say a concerned citizen called around 2:30 p.m to report that a vehicle...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026

Fairview Avenue Project nearing completion in St. Thomas
A much-anticipated update for residents of St. Thomas. The city says work on the Fairview Avenue project is now in its final stages, with streetlight and traffic signal installation already underway. ...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026 Photo by: City of St. Thomas

Study finds female docs spend more time with patients
Female family physicians in Ontario spend 15 to 20 per cent more time with patients than their male colleagues for the same pay. In a news release Tuesday, the Ontario Medical Association said the stu...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026 ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com

SWPH has healthcare job openings
Southwestern Public Health advises it is currently hiring for several roles across various disciplines in public health. The positions include student public health inspector, public health planner, r...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026

OREO, NHLPA team up to help youth hockey programs "Stay Playful"
Local youth hockey teams have a new opportunity to score some support this year through the "OREO Stay Playful For All" program. Returning for its second year, the initiative will provide $400,000 in ...
94.1 myFM News staff Jan 19, 2026

