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St. Thomas police investigating former Weatherhead plant fire as arson, seeking witnesses
St. Thomas Police have confirmed that a fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada plant at 100 Woodworth Avenue on Monday, is now being treated as arson. The Criminal Investigations Branch is l...
Apr 15, 2025
Road closures remain in place following fire at former Weatherhead plant in St. Thomas
Several roads remain closed in St. Thomas this morning following the fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada plant at 100 Woodworth Avenue last night. In a video update from the site this mor...
Apr 15, 2025
Ontario Health Coalition: More must be done to encourage measles vaccinations
The Ontario Health Coalition is calling on Public Health leaders to give clear and urgent preventative advice around measles as the outbreak continues. Executive Director Natalie Mehra feels Public He...
Apr 15, 2025
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 Friends of the St. Thomas Public Library are hosting their Annual Auction. Pre-bidding starts April 14th- aucti...
Apr 15, 2025
All hands on deck to battle massive, smoky blaze at former Weatherhead plant
St. Thomas firefighters were expected to be on site into Tuesday morning in the aftermath of a massive fire at the former Weatherhead Company of Canada plant on Inkerman Street. Crews arrived on the s...
Apr 14, 2025
What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Hits for Hospice fundraiser is music to your ears
Here's something sure to be music to your ears. Literally. Round up 8 to 10 members of your family, friends or work mates and participate in Hits for Hospice. An evening of music and pop culture fun w...
Apr 14, 2025
St. Thomas resident charged with aggravated assault after hammer attack
A 29-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing serious charges following a violent assault at a south-end apartment building over the weekend. Police were called to the hospital Sunday, April 13, after a...
Apr 14, 2025
St. Thomas resident charged after vehicles damaged with rock on St. George Street
A 46-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing charges after multiple vehicles were damaged with a rock on St. George Street Sunday morning. Police were called to the area just before 11 a.m. by a concer...
Apr 14, 2025
St. Thomas e-bike operator charged with impaired operation
A 55-year-old St. Thomas resident has been charged with impaired operation after an episode early Sunday morning. St. Thomas Police responded to a collision on Fifth Avenue between an e-bike and a par...
Apr 14, 2025
CAMI in Ingersoll hit with layoffs; plant to retool for new commercial electric vehicles
According to Unifor, GM has informed Local 88 which represents workers at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll that temporary layoffs are on the way starting this week. Workers will return in May for limited p...
Apr 14, 2025
