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TVDSB Director of Education comments on new online learning
Online learning at Ontario schools began on Monday to ensure students can continue with their curriculum's during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thames Valley District School Board director of education Mark ...
Apr 07, 2020
Central Elgin leaf and yard waste pickup to begin April 20th
Central Elgin residents will be able to leave leaf and yard waste out for collection beginning this month. The Municipality has announced that beginning April 20th residents will be able to leave orga...
Apr 07, 2020
Author of "Happy Parents, Happy Kids" gives advice amidst COVID-19 pandemic
As families enter their third week of social distancing parents and children can be starting to feel the strain of a confined life. Ann Douglas, author of countless parenting books including the most ...
Apr 07, 2020
STEHBA reacts to new non-essential business announcement
The Ontario Home Builders' Association has come out in support of the provincial government's announcement restricting construction only to active sites on the essential businesses list. It's a stance...
Apr 07, 2020
Ontario to provide $200 per child and $250 for special needs youth as part of one time funding
The province of Ontario has announced one time funding for parents and caregivers. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the government will provide $200 for every child aged 0 to 12 and another $250 ...
Apr 06, 2020
Woman charged with assault after kicking security guard at STEGH
A 67 year old woman has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a security guard at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Sunday. Police report that the woman became frustrated over the pandemic...
Apr 06, 2020
Government sees 240,000 application for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in first few hours of eligibility
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says whatever your situation is the government is working to get you help. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) launched today and Trudeau says so far over 240,00...
Apr 06, 2020
COVID-19: Staff member at Walmart Tillsonburg tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at Walmart Tillsonburg has tested positive for COVID-19. Information on when the employee last worked at this location has not been released at this time. In an email response from Walm...
Apr 06, 2020
COVID-19: Mental health tips
With the COVID-19 pandemic at the top of everyone's newscasts, and social media feeds, myFM has compiled a few things to do to aid people who may be worried about their mental health during this time....
Apr 06, 2020
Sewer systems getting hit hard during COVID-19 pandemic
Clogged sewage pipes are a frustration for any municipality, however it is a costly exercise when the blockage is caused by items believed to be disposable by flushing down the toilet. Such was the ca...
Apr 06, 2020
