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Kettle Creek Conservation Authority issues flood outlook following a weekend of rain
Due to significant and at times heavy rainfall over the long weekend, the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority issued a watershed conditions statement on Sunday. While there may be localized ponding or...
Jul 04, 2023
From father to daughter, the family tradition continues at Elgin Optical
It comes down to a simple building block - customer service. It's the foundation to build any business upon, stressed David Oatman who, along with his wife Nancy, established Elgin Optical in 1981. Af...
Jul 03, 2023
Community Spotlight: St. Thomas Smiles Big for STEGH with Record Cookie Campaign
The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign made an early return this year, but that didn't stop the community of St. Thomas from showing their support. In fact, Tim Hortons restaurants across the Ra...
Jul 02, 2023
From self-serve lottery ticket terminals to women-only toilets, new provincial regs in effect today
A wide range of new provincial rules and regulations come into effect today, from self-serve lottery terminals verifying buyers' ages to requiring women-only bathrooms on construction sites. Ontario i...
Jul 01, 2023
St. Thomas Police officer suspended following intimate partner violence related charge
A St. Thomas Police officer has been suspended with pay from active duty, pending the completion of an investigation. No name and little details have been released, however on June 29th, a St. Thomas ...
Jun 30, 2023
City police officers assaulted after trespass incident
A 36-year-old St. Thomas man assaulted St. Thomas Police officers after being caught breaking into a shed Thursday night. Around 11:45 p.m. police responded to a break and enter in progress at a Welli...
Jun 30, 2023
Ontario's free fishing week kicks off Canada Day
In honor of Canada Day, the Ontario government is promoting a week-long free fishing event, inviting families, fishing enthusiasts, and newcomers to try their hand at angling. From July 1 to July 9, C...
Jun 30, 2023
Canada Day 2023: What's open and closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County
With Canada Day coming up tomorrow, here's what's open and what's closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings, offices, as well as banks in both St. Thomas and Elgin County will be ...
Jun 30, 2023
Community Spotlight- Fireworks, food and fun: How to celebrate Canada Day in St. Thomas-Elgin
Tomorrow is our country's 156th birthday and plenty of events have been planned across St. Thomas-Elgin to celebrate! The Township of Southwold will kick things off tonight with their annual Canada Da...
Jun 30, 2023
Reminder: Pets and hot cars do not mix
With the hot and humid weather upon us, the OPP are reminding owners that leaving your pet in your car could not only be fatal for them, but could also result in charges. Police say that they receive ...
Jun 29, 2023
