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Community spotlight: Indigenous fire services from across Ontario to hold AGM and competition at Oneida Nation of the Thames
This year's annual Ontario Native Fire Fighters Society Conference and Firefighter Competition is being hosted by Oneida Nation of the Thames Fire Rescue. The three-day event runs today (Wednesday) th...
Jul 23, 2024
Expanded mental health supports coming for Ontario farm workers
Two levels of government are teaming up to expand mental health supports for Ontario's agricultural workers. The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $538,000 to expand the Farmer Wel...
Jul 23, 2024
U.S. drops planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries
Dogs will be able to cross into the United States from Canada this summer without complicated requirements that were aimed at keeping rabies out of the country. The US Centers for Disease Control had ...
Jul 23, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! A Flag Raising Ceremony will take place at the Elgin County Administr...
Jul 23, 2024
Doug Ford's message to whoever wins U.S. election: 'We are your ally'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said U.S. President Joe Biden not seeking re-election was the right decision after serving in public office for over 50 years. Ford notes, regardless of who wins in November,...
Jul 22, 2024
Police standoff after assault on Owaissa Street
The Owaissa Street neighbourhood is beginning to return to normal after a police investigation into an assault this morning. An individual had climbed onto the roof of a house and remained there until...
Jul 22, 2024
Community Spotlight: St. Thomas joins Aylmer and Elgin County in marking National Drowning Prevention Week
A moment of silence held for 14-year-old Omar Boz of London helped kicked off a flag raising ceremony at City Hall on Monday- officially marking National Drowning Prevention Week in St. Thomas. Boz, w...
Jul 22, 2024
Theft of firearm from shed results in careless storage charge for Aylmer man
A 28-year-old Aylmer man has been charged following the theft of a firearm from a shed last week. On Tuesday, July 16th Aylmer Police were called to investigate a break and enter into the shed on Oak ...
Jul 22, 2024
I'll drink to that: LCBO workers end strike, stores reopen tomorrow
LCBO workers are back on the job today after ratifying a new deal with their employer. The stores will reopen tomorrow, ending a more than two-week strike that left shelves empty and customers thirsty...
Jul 22, 2024
Active Investigation: Public asked to avoid Hiawatha and Owaissa Streets this morning
A traffic note from St. Thomas Police. The public is asked to avoid the area of Hiawatha Street and Owaissa Street due to an active investigation. Motorists are advised to choose an alternate route th...
Jul 22, 2024
