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Community Spotlight: Legends owner breaks down first day of vaccine passport enforcement
With the COVID-19 vaccine certificate system now in effect across Ontario, myFM wanted to check in with local businesses to see how the first couple of days have gone. Andy Lerikos, owner at Legends T...
Sep 24, 2021
Flooding closes three city parks
Heavy rain over the past couple of days has taken a toll on several city parks bordering Kettle Creek. Waterworks Park, Lion's Dog Park and V.A. Barrie Park are all closed today (Thursday) due to floo...
Sep 23, 2021
COVID-19: One new death reported today in SWPH region
The province this morning is reporting 677 new COVID-19 cases, with seven deaths. Across the province, 307 people are hospitalized due to COVID-19, 193 of those individuals are in ICU. Southwestern Pu...
Sep 23, 2021
Ford says proof of vaccination system in Ontario a temporary and exceptional measure
As of yesterday, if you want to dine indoors at a restaurant, go to the gym, movie theaters, sports facilities or dance at a nightclub in Ontario, you will need to prove you're fully vaccinated agains...
Sep 23, 2021
Water discolouration issue continues to improve across St. Thomas and Elgin
After issuing a water quality notice more than a week ago, the city is advising incoming water from Lake Erie has stabilized. High winds churning up Lake Erie 10 days ago led to poor drinking water qu...
Sep 23, 2021
Community Spotlight: Fairview Ave construction project set to wrap up on time
With summer now in the rearview, the city of St. Thomas is preparing to finish up one of its major construction project of the season- Fairview Avenue. Patrick Anckaert, Manager of Capital Works for t...
Sep 23, 2021
KCCA upgrades advisory to a flood watch in watershed
With a significant amount of rain having already fallen, the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority has upgraded its watershed advisory for flood-prone areas to a flood watch. Jennifer Dow with the conse...
Sep 22, 2021
COVID-19: Just three new cases today in SWPH region
The province this morning is reporting 463 new COVID-19 cases. The first day below 500 cases since Aug. 24. In addition, there were eight deaths. Southwestern Public Health is reporting three new case...
Sep 22, 2021
Military training exercise scheduled for Port Stanley
The presence of military vehicles Thursday (Sept. 23) evening in Port Stanley and assault boats at Little Beach may seem out of the ordinary. But, in fact, a training session with Canadian Army Reserv...
Sep 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine certificate system now in place across Ontario
As of today, Ontario will implement a COVID vaccine certificate system in order to enter certain facilities across the province. Many businesses say they aren't sure how the program will be received, ...
Sep 22, 2021
