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Fatal collision closes Hwy. 401 in Dutton-Dunwich
One person had died and four others were injured following a two-vehicle collision early Sunday morning on Hwy. 401 in Dutton-Dunwich. Emerg...
49m ago

Bayham home destroyed in explosion
No one was injured following an explosion Friday morning at a Bayham residence. Just after 10:30 a.m , emergency crews responded to 9238 San...
1h ago

This week's trending stories on stthomastoday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. Last Friday, the Town of Aylmer commissioned what was referred to a...
Dec 06, 2025

Stars vs. Rockets Dec. 6 preview
The St. Thomas Stars are in Strathroy on Saturday evening to take on the Rockets at the West Middlesex Memorial Centre. The Stars' modest th...
Dec 05, 2025

Food prices forecasted to rise next year
Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely driven by pricier meat products. That's according to a forec...
Dec 05, 2025

Lottery tickets for children should not be on the holiday gift list
OLG is reminding parents to avoid giving lottery tickets to children as holiday gifts. The agency says lottery products are a form of gambli...
Dec 05, 2025

TVDSB sees strongest EQAO gains in years across reading and math
The Thames Valley District School Board is reporting significant progress in student achievement, with newly released 2024-25 EQAO results s...
Dec 05, 2025

The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Lib...
Dec 05, 2025

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Pet photos with Santa return to the Elgin Centre this weekend
Santa is back at the Elgin Centre, and this Sunday, he's making time for your furry friends too. The annual photo sessions kicked off last m...
Dec 04, 2025

Warrant issued after assault with weapon call in north-end St. Thomas
St. Thomas police are searching for a 36-year-old city man following an intimate partner violence investigation that began with a 911 call T...
Dec 04, 2025

Elgin OPP adopting body-worn cameras
Elgin OPP, along with other detachments within the West Region, are equipping all officers with body-worn cameras. In a media advisory, the ...
Dec 04, 2025

St. Thomas Chamber's Christmas Youth Market takes over CASO Station tonight
A reminder that the Christmas Youth Market is taking place at the CASO Station today from 5 to 7 p.m., offering a chance to support the regi...
Dec 04, 2025

The St. Thomas and Elgin County 48
Here's what's going on in St. Thomas and Elgin County over the next 48 hours. Today: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library and ...
Dec 04, 2025

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? A birthday to remember for Fresh Start Support Services' executive director
Jamie Cann was able to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday with 10,000 unexpected gifts. You see, the night before, Cann (pictured at left),...
Dec 03, 2025
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Red, orange, yellow: New colour codes help Canadians understand weather risks
In case you missed it: Environment Canada's weather alerts are now colour-coded to help people understand how serious the weather could be a...
Dec 03, 2025

Hazel Mae honoured with Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame's Jack Graney Award
Sportsnet broadcaster Hazel Mae has been named the recipient of the 2025 Jack Graney Award, an honour that carries special significance for ...
Dec 03, 2025

The Caring Fund supports Thames Valley students and their families
The Thames Valley Education Foundation has kicked off its 25th anniversary celebrations by drawing awareness to its Caring Fund. The fund pr...
Dec 03, 2025

Canada Life invests $120K to expand financial literacy programs for youth across Southwestern Ontario
Junior Achievement South Western Ontario (JA SWO) is celebrating a major funding boost that will help bring financial education to more stud...
Dec 03, 2025


