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What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Imagining new life for the Wellington Block
The City of St. Thomas is taking another shot at breathing life back into a stately downtown structure dating back to 1898. City Manager Lisa Higgs has issued a Request for Information (RFI) with an E...
12h ago
Victoria Day: Coverage update for May 18th
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Victoria Day. Please note that our News Department is off on Monday, May 18th. Coverage will, however, be provided in the event of bre...
18h ago
Roadwork completed, clear sailing to Main Beach in Port Stanley
Just in time for the unofficial start to summer. Less than a month following a funding ceremony, the first phase of flood mitigation work on William Street in Port Stanley has been completed, opening ...
May 17, 2026
This week's trending stories on stthomastoday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. Second Line, between Magdala Road and Mill Road in Southwold Township, will be closed to through traffic as of Monday, for appr...
May 16, 2026
Busy border weekend ahead: CBSA shares travel tips
The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travellers to prepare ahead of the busy Victoria Day long weekend to help ensure smoother border crossings into Canada. The CBSA says having travel docum...
May 15, 2026
Victoria Day: What's open and closed in St. Thomas-Elgin
The Victoria Day long weekend is here, marking the unofficial start of summer across Ontario, with the warm weather expected to arrive just in time. Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and ...
May 15, 2026
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: Join Melina Ladouceur on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the VON office for a webinar on managing anger and frustration as a...
May 15, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Fireworks to light up Port Bruce this long weekend
If you're mapping out your long weekend plans, here's a bright addition to your itinerary - a free fireworks show in Port Bruce! The Malahide Firefighter's Association South Station is once again host...
May 14, 2026
St. Thomas Kinsmen fireworks sale returns ahead of Victoria Day
With the May long weekend on the horizon, the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas is back with its largest fundraiser of the year. Their 48-foot-long fireworks trailer has returned to the Geerlinks Home Hardwa...
May 14, 2026
Report finds schools are dealing with increasingly complex student needs
Ontario's auditor general says the number of students requiring special education supports is growing faster than overall student enrolment, while many schools continue to face shortages of educationa...
May 14, 2026
Coffee with the Chiefs returns to Aylmer's Old Imperial Market Saturday
Residents in Aylmer will have an opportunity to connect with local police in a relaxed setting this weekend as part of National Police Week celebrations. The Aylmer Police Service is hosting "Cof...
May 14, 2026
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 is offered every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the li...
May 14, 2026
SWPH seeking information after dog bite at Circle K in St. Thomas
Southwestern Public Health is seeking information following a dog bite incident in St. Thomas earlier this week. The incident happened on Tuesday, May 12th, around 4 a.m. in the parking lot of the Cir...
May 13, 2026
What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Community gears up for 3rd Annual LemonAID Day
LemonAID Day is set to return to St. Thomas and Elgin County for a third year, with organizers hoping the community can help make an even bigger impact for local children this summer. Taking place Sat...
May 13, 2026
Southwestern Public Health pauses Respiratory Virus Dashboard for summer months
With respiratory virus activity slowing down seasonally, Southwestern Public Health is pausing regular updates to its online dashboard until the fall. The dashboard, which tracks local activity levels...
May 13, 2026
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Hamilton lands PWHL Team as women's hockey expands in Ontario
The Professional Women's Hockey League is officially expanding to Hamilton, Ontario, with a new team set to hit the ice for the 2026-27 season, bringing top-level women's hockey to a region long known...
May 13, 2026
St. George Street construction project now underway
Construction work is now underway on a major infrastructure upgrade along St. George Street in St. Thomas, bringing road closures and detours to the area through the summer months. The City says St. G...
May 13, 2026
St. Thomas 2051: Setting the Track for our Future
The City of St. Thomas is undertaking a review and update of its Official Plan. The process is branded St. Thomas 2051: Setting the Track for our Future. The review will help ensure the Official Plan ...
May 13, 2026
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: Craft In Company is taking place at St. Thomas Public Library on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Do you have a project y...
May 13, 2026
What's Good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Police Week shines light on evolving role of local services
As communities across Ontario recognize Police Week, the St. Thomas Police Service is using the opportunity to highlight how policing continues to evolve through partnerships, prevention, and communit...
May 12, 2026