Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Cyclist Dead Following Collision on Wellington Rd.
Elgin County OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving a passenger vehicle and a cyclist. On Monday around 6:30am, a cyclist was struck on Wellington Road, between Ferguson Line and Shorlea Li...
Jan 02, 2023
Community spotlight: Pharmacists in the province can now prescribe treatment for common ailments
So, you or a young child comes down with a case of pink eye. No need to wait for a doctor's appointment to get relief. Ontario pharmacists are now able to prescribe treatments for 13 common ailments. ...
Jan 01, 2023
SIU investigating incident in St. Thomas involving possible impaired driver
The province's police watchdog is investigating an incident early Thursday morning involving a possible impaired driver. St. Thomas Police had been alerted to an erratic driver in the area of the Hwy....
Dec 30, 2022
Juno-award winner Ian Tyson dies at age 89
Canadian folk legend Ian Tyson, best known for the hit single "Four Strong Winds" as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89. The Victoria native died Thursday at his ranch in southern Albert...
Dec 29, 2022
Community spotlight: Looking back at 2022 with Mayor Joe Preston
In looking back at the past year, St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston lists housing as the top story in 2022. Preston tells myFM growth in the city is not going to stop. Written by Ian McCallum
Dec 29, 2022
Brazilian Soccer Star Pelé Dies at Age 82
Pel, Brazil's mighty king of soccer, has died. Since 2021, he had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer discovered during a routine medical exam. Pel was one of the most commanding sports figures...
Dec 29, 2022 Credit: The Canadian Press
Southwold man pulled over with stolen trailer
A 46-year-old Southwold man faces numerous charges after being stopped by an OPP officer on the 401 in London. Wednesday evening the Middlesex OPP officer pulled over a suspicious vehicle pulling a ut...
Dec 29, 2022
Suspect in shooting death of OPP officer was under a lifetime firearms ban
Details are emerging about the criminal past of one of the two suspects charged in the killing of OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala. Twenty-five-year-old Randall McKenzie had served an almost three-year sent...
Dec 29, 2022 @OPPCommissioner - Twitter
Community spotlight: Sore throat, headache and fever? It could be strep throat.
Strep A is a type of common bacteria that can cause childhood infections such as strep throat and scarlet fever. Strep throat is most common in children aged 5-18 years, but can also affect adults. Dr...
Dec 28, 2022
Getting rid of you natural Christmas tree
The Community Recycling Centre at 330 South Edgeware Road returns to regular part-time hours today (Dec. 28). You can dispose of your natural Christmas tree for no charge at the centre. All decoration...
Dec 28, 2022
