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St. Thomas Police investigating act of 'festive mischief'
Overnight on Monday, November 18th, a festive act of mischief occurred at the St. Thomas Police Headquarters. The suspect, who is described as 6'5", wearing dark clothing, and notoriously bad at Chris...
Nov 22, 2024
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: Acoustic Vibes goes Friday at the St. Thomas Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Grab your instruments and join the ...
Nov 22, 2024
Two full weekends of Dickens' Days planned for the Village of Port Stanley
The annual Dickens' Days in Port Stanley will officially kick off tonight (Friday) with the Lighting of the Lights at the Visitor's Centre at 7. They're bringing an extra full weekend of festivities t...
Nov 21, 2024
Community spotlight: St. Thomas declares Nov. 23 as Joe Thornton Day, honouring Jumbo Joe as 'an ambassador for the community'
On the same day the San Jose Sharks of the NHL retire his #19, Mayor Joe Preston and city council have declared this Saturday as Joe Thornton Day in St. Thomas. Over a career that spanned 24 NHL seaso...
Nov 21, 2024
Canada announces GST and HST break over the holidays, $250 rebates for millions
Canadians are set to receive a temporary tax break on essential items like groceries and toys, just in time for the holidays The tax break, which will last for two months, applies to the Goods and Ser...
Nov 21, 2024
Christmas Care donations welcomed at Optimist Club Santa Claus Parade
Two weeks into the campaign, and Christmas Care has over 500 registrations so far, around the same number as previous years. Donations continue to stream in, and firefighters will be collecting food a...
Nov 21, 2024
Province investing millions to fight bullying in schools
The Ontario government is investing millions to help fight bullying in schools and promote student mental health and well-being. In making the announcement, Minister of Education Jill Dunlop said the ...
Nov 21, 2024
Aylmer Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade celebrates 80 years with a special surprise Saturday
The 80th Aylmer Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade is set for this Saturday and a special surprise has been planned for attendees to celebrate the milestone. The annual parade will begin at 2 p.m., and make i...
Nov 21, 2024
Beth Mai and Dave Cripps re-elected as Thames Valley School Board Trustees
In elections held Tuesday evening, London Trustee Beth Mai and Oxford County Trustee Dave Cripps have been re-elected to the Thames Valley District School Board of Trustees. Mai, who has been involved...
Nov 21, 2024
Benefit Concert for Hospice of Elgin goes Friday, admission by donation
A Singer Songwriter Benefit Concert in support of Hospice of Elgin is taking place Friday at the Masonic Centre of Elgin. Joe Crookston and The Pairs will be performing, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m...
Nov 21, 2024
