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Get left in the dark this Saturday during Earth Hour
With lights working overtime in our homes due to self isolation and social distancing, Earth Hour couldn't have come at a better time. This Saturday (March 28) everyone is encouraged to turn off all n...
Mar 27, 2020
COVID-19: Local volunteers offering grocery delivery service to those who need it
A group of local volunteers are helping out those in need in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free grocery delivery. What started in London through the London Volunteer Task Forc...
Mar 27, 2020
COVID 19: Third confirmed case in Elgin
Elgin county has reported its third confirmed case of COVID-19 in four days. Southwestern Public Health advises an Elgin man in his eighties was admitted to St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital yesterday...
Mar 26, 2020
Police investigating report of gunshot on John Street
St. Thomas Police are investigating this afternoon (Thursday) after reports of at least one gunshot heard early this morning on John Street. Corporate communications coordinator Tanya Calvert says off...
Mar 26, 2020
Circle K offering free coffee, tea, and Polar Pop to Healthcare Workers and First Responders
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Circle K has announced that all its participating Canadian stores will offer free coffee, tea and Polar Pop to healthcare workers and first responders, who are cu...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19: Another $3.3 billion is being invested into the health care sector in Ontario
The province of Ontario has announced another $3.3-billion dollars for the health care sector. Finance Minister Rod Phillips made the announcement this afternoon saying the investment goes above the $...
Mar 26, 2020
Trudeau warns of new text scam regarding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there's a scam going around about the new Canada Emergency Response Benefit. As part of the support package announced yesterday (March 25th), whether you are eligibl...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19: Putting out the garbage
Should you be taking extra precautions during this COVID-19 pandemic when putting out garbage and recyclables for curbside pickup? Michelle Shannon, Waste Management Coordinator at the City of St. Tho...
Mar 26, 2020
Driver airlifted to hospital following Wednesday evening collision
The Elgin County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision last night along the 401 westbound lanes, west of Colonel Talbot Road. At around 6:30 p.m. officers arrived on scene where a transport truc...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19: Facts around the deadly virus
COVID-19 has hit the vast majority of places on the planet. Over 450 thousand confirmed cases have been reported including 3000 in Canada. Worldwide over 20 thousand people have died, in Canada we hav...
Mar 26, 2020
