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Arguments in trial of man accused of killing Muslim family in London set to begin Monday
The jury has been selected in the case against the man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of four members of an Ontario Muslim family. Jury selection wrapped up today and arguments in ...
Sep 07, 2023
Community spotlight: Terry & Me, St. Thomas author Bill Vigars' inside track on Canadian icon Terry Fox
Bill Vigars once turned to Terry Fox and promised to try and make him live on forever. The St. Thomas native has made good on that promise with his just-released tribute, Terry & Me, The Inside St...
Sep 06, 2023
Two St. Thomas Police officers sustain serious injuries following violent downtown encounter
Two St. Thomas Police officers have sustained serious injuries following an incident near a downtown business Monday night. Police say the business owner contacted them just after 6:30 p.m. in regards...
Sep 06, 2023
Aylmer Police to kick off "Project Safe Start" as first day of school arrives
It's the first day of school for many local students and the Aylmer Police are joining area services by increasing their presence around school zones. "Project Safe Start" will run throughout the mont...
Sep 06, 2023
Man accused of killing Muslim family in London pleads not guilty as trial begins
The man accused of killing four members of a Muslim family in London in 2021 has pleaded not guilty to terror-related murder charges. As Nathaniel Veltman's trial gets underway, the Crown is alleging ...
Sep 06, 2023
Province to reevaluate all Greenbelt Lands
Premier Doug Ford says the province will review and reevaluate all Greenbelt lands, which includes the 14 parcels surrounded by controversy. In a press conference Tuesday following a cabinet shuffle t...
Sep 06, 2023
Stolen vehicle out of Aylmer located in ditch after 16-year-old suspect crashes on Springwater Road
Aylmer Police have charged a 16-year-old male following the theft of a vehicle back on August 31st. The incident in question took place when a 21-year-old male from Aylmer was at Optimist Park off Elm...
Sep 05, 2023
Community Spotlight: It's back to school for local students, time to get those healthy lunches ready
Back to School means back to making lunches for our young students. Registered Dietician Danielle Labonte says it's important to pack a balanced lunch with at least one food from each of the categorie...
Sep 05, 2023
Gift card scam results in $3000 for St. Thomas resident
St. Thomas Police are investigating another incident of what is becoming an increasingly popular scam. On Friday, a city resident fell victim to the scam and is out $3000. The victim received an email...
Sep 05, 2023
Trial begins today for man facing terror-related murder charges in the deaths of London's Afzaal family
The trial of a man facing terror-related murder charges in the 2021 deaths of four members of a Muslim family in London is set to start today. Jury selection will begin for the trial of Nathaniel Velt...
Sep 05, 2023
