Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Parents react to school closure extension
With in-class learning for elementary students pushed back until Jan. 25, local parents, students and educators will have to continue to adjust to at home learning. For St. Thomas parent Jessica, she ...
Jan 08, 2021
Ontario extends school closures until January 25th
The Ontario government has extended school closures. This includes extending in-person learning for elementary school students. The announcement was made this afternoon and includes extending the in-p...
Jan 07, 2021
Man using Wifi from motels to download Child Pornography arrested by STPS
Following several months of investigation by multiple jurisdictions including the St. Thomas Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit, a 58 year old man has been charged with one count of Posse...
Jan 07, 2021
COVID-19: SWPH reports small dip in active cases as local death count and resolved cases rise
Ontario reported 3,519 new COVID-19 cases today - another one-day record - while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 21 new cases this morning, with 67 cases resolved. There were two new cases in ...
Jan 07, 2021
OPP investigating damage to Vienna Community Centre
The Elgin County OPP are seeking the public's assistance following damage sustained to the Vienna Community Centre. Police report that on January 6th around 11:47 p.m., a male was observed breaking th...
Jan 07, 2021
Decision on return to in school learning expected in coming days says Premier Ford
Ontario's largest teachers' union is calling on local public health units to reconsider the opening of elementary schools on Monday. The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario says health units sho...
Jan 07, 2021
Aylmer residents charged with theft after being caught in the act by OPP
Norfolk OPP have charged two Aylmer residents following an attempted theft at a Norfolk vehicle dealership. Police responded to a call about a theft in progress at a Highway 3, Middleton address, wher...
Jan 07, 2021
STEAM Community Studio selects first 4 projects following launch
Following a call to the community for recommendations, the STEAM Education Centre has selected its first 4 projects for the recently launched STEAM Community Studio. As myFM first informed you back in...
Jan 07, 2021
COVID-19: SWPH reports 52 new cases including 16 in St. Thomas
Ontario reported 3,266 new COVID-19 cases today while Southwestern Public Health is reporting 52 new cases, with 47 resolved. There were 16 new cases in St. Thomas, nine in Aylmer, two in Bayham and o...
Jan 06, 2021
Forest Ave fire claims the life of family dog
A house fire at 241 Forest Ave Tuesday night has sadly claimed the life of a family dog says the St. Thomas Fire Department. At approximately 10:05 p.m., fire crews were called to the home where all o...
Jan 06, 2021
