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Province moves into Phase 2 of vaccine distribution plan; Aylmer identified as a 'hot spot'
The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in "hot spot" communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted...
Apr 06, 2021
Ontario Federation of Labour wants immediate action on paid sick days
Pressure continues to mount on Premier Doug Ford to implement paid sick days during the pandemic. Municipal leaders, medical experts and labour unions are calling for the measures for Ontario workers....
Apr 06, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to those 65 and older in SWPH region
Effective immediately, both the Southwestern Public Health Unit and the Middlesex-London Health Unit have expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include everyone aged 65 and older. The health units ...
Apr 06, 2021
COVID-19: St. Thomas nears 500 cases since start of pandemic
The province is reporting 3,065 new COVID-19 cases this morning with eight deaths while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 13 new cases. Eight cases were resolved. There were four new cases each ...
Apr 06, 2021
Sudden death in Dutton deemed a homicide by Elgin OPP
The sudden death at a residence on Duff Line in Dutton Dunwich Sunday has now been deemed a homicide says the Elgin County OPP. One occupant of the residence was pronounced deceased at the scene, whil...
Apr 06, 2021
St. Thomas helps celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
Flag raisings are a staple at St. Thomas City Hall, and the poll where the Autism Awareness flag now flies was the very spot the movement began. Shari Bishop of St. Thomas explains how the beginning o...
Apr 06, 2021
Ontario Catholic Teachers' union calls for 'immediate action to protect school communities'
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA) is calling on the Ford government and public health units to immediately prioritize the vaccination of teachers, education workers, and other...
Apr 05, 2021
COVID-19: Ongoing case count tops 100 mark again
Southwestern Public Health is reporting 63 new COVID-19 cases since the last update on Thursday. Thirty-eight cases were resolved. There were 12 new cases in St. Thomas, six in Aylmer and one each in ...
Apr 05, 2021
Raven Ave fire spreads to multiple yards early Monday morning
Shortly after 6 a.m. this morning, the St. Thomas Fire Department responded to multiple 911 calls to two homes on Raven Ave. Fire Prevention Officer Kim Destun says upon arrival, crews extinguished fi...
Apr 05, 2021
Visitor restrictions in effect at STEGH
With the provincial COVID-19 shutdown now in effect, St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital has suspended all general visitations. The hospital is allowing limited visitation to essential caregivers only. ...
Apr 05, 2021
