Category Archives: Post to St. Thomas News
Local first responders working to remove sunken boat in Port Stanley
The Elgin County OPP Marine Unit and Central Elgin Fire Rescue are currently on scene in Port Stanley attempting to remove a boat that sunk in the harbour. At this time very few details are known as t...
Jul 08, 2020
STPS seize $60,000 worth of drugs and cash along with multiple guns during bust
As a result of a publication ban that was made known to myFM late Friday afternoon by the St. Thomas Police Service, we removed a story that we posted earlier that day about a significant drug bust in...
Jul 08, 2020
OPP urging people to practice water safety
We are well into the boating season and, despite the pandemic, many are eager to set sail and explore the many waterways in Ontario. Boaters are being reminded about the laws that police marine units ...
Jul 08, 2020
Aylmer Police to resume regular RIDE checks
After temporarily suspending community RIDE checks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aylmer Police Service will once again resume the checks to enforce impaired driving by alcohol and drugs. The resum...
Jul 08, 2020
Railway City Tourism in search of artists for upcoming mural projects
As St. Thomas continues to see new murals pop up throughout the city, Railway City Tourism is putting the call out to local artists for 2 future projects. As part of the "Track to the Future" mural pr...
Jul 08, 2020
Special Air Quality Statement issued for St. Thomas and Elgin County
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for St. Thomas and Elgin County as elevated ozone levels are expected this afternoon. Environment Canada reports moderate risk AQHI values...
Jul 07, 2020
A successful opening for Port Stanley beaches
Central Elgin officials are breathing a sigh of relief after what they call a successful opening of beaches in Port Stanley. While the beach was very busy on Canada Day, Central Elgin Mayor Sally Mart...
Jul 07, 2020
Environment Canada Meteorologist says we can expect relatively "normal" summer
It has been a hot past couple of days and the Dog Days of Summer are expected to continue this week. Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Gerald Cheng, gives us an idea of what we...
Jul 07, 2020
Ontario reports zero new COVID-19-related deaths for the first time in months
Ontario is reporting 154 new cases of COVID-19, along with 160 newly resolved cases and 0 new deaths. It's the first day with no new reported deaths from the novel coronavirus since late March. The to...
Jul 06, 2020
Assault with a weapon charge laid after male is attacked with a hatchet
The St. Thomas Police arrested a 44 year old male resident Saturday afternoon after he attacked a 26 year old man with a hatchet. Police report that the incident occurred at the west end of Barwick St...
Jul 06, 2020
