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The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! TGIF Stor...
2h ago
Community Spotlight: Support Fresh Start's 'House of Homes' at their Spring Fundraising Banquet and Dessert Auction May 9th
As myFM has shared in the past, Fresh Start Support Services is actively fundraising for their House of Homes- a new 12-unit apartment build...
17h ago
Aylmer resident charged in collision with cement truck
An Aylmer resident has been charged following a two-vehicle collision this morning (Thursday) involving a cement truck. Just before 10 a.m.,...
18h ago
Legendary play-by-play broadcaster Bob Cole dies at age 90
Legendary hockey broadcaster Bob Cole has died at 90. Hockey fans listened to his distinctive play-by-play style for a half-century on "...
18h ago
Camping trailer destroyed at East Avenue residence
It wasn't the type of fire you normally associate with camping outdoors. Shortly after 8:30 this morning (Thursday) firefighters were called...
19h ago
Celebrate Arbor Day Friday with the city's tree giveaway at Pinafore Park
In celebration of Arbor Day coming up tomorrow, the City of St. Thomas will be holding their second annual Community Tree Giveaway. Details ...
22h ago
Sick notes for short-term absences soon to be a thing of the past
Ontario will do away with sick note requirements for short absences from work. The province is expected to introduce legislation that, if pa...
22h ago
Four-year-long romance scam results in $50,000 loss for St. Thomas resident
A city resident has been taken for about $50,000 as a victim in an online romance scam. Over they past four years, they had engaged in an on...
22h ago
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! Tech Talk...
Apr 25, 2024
Community Spotlight: Kettle Creek Eco Class helps unveil "200 Trees for 200 Years" project for Port Stanley
The Port Stanley Village Association, in partnership with the Eco class at Kettle Creek Public School are honouring Port Stanley's 200th Ann...
Apr 24, 2024
Ontario raising more highway speed limits to 110km/h
Ontario is hiking the speed limit on 10 sections of highways across the province. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sec...
Apr 24, 2024
STPS release first quarter collision stats: What areas in the city should you try to avoid?
In a report released last week by the St. Thomas Police Service, the first quarter of the year brought about 94 reported collisions involvin...
Apr 24, 2024
Flora's Walk in support of Perinatal Mental Health comes to Waterworks Park May 4th
The 3rd Annual Flora's Walk Fundraiser for Perinatal Mental Health is coming to St. Thomas on May 4th. The walk is named after and honours F...
Apr 24, 2024
Oneida Nation of the Thames honours Earth Week with community stewardship project
With Earth Week upon us, Oneida Nation of the Thames is taking part in a week-long celebration of environmental stewardship and community in...
Apr 24, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! The St. T...
Apr 24, 2024
Arrest made in 2022 Southwold home invasion
A 20-year-old Cambridge man has been charged in relation to a Southwold home invasion two years ago. On June 7, 2022, Elgin OPP responded to...
Apr 23, 2024
Community Spotlight: Don't like the hikes at the pump St. Thomas? You're not alone.
Why does spring bring an increase in gas prices every year? Canadians for Affordable Energy's Dan McTeague says during the summer months, th...
Apr 23, 2024
Natural grass sports fields currently closed across St. Thomas
A reminder from the city that sports fields across the municipality are off-limits at this time. The message comes from Adrienne Lacey-Griff...
Apr 23, 2024
St. Thomas city council unanimously endorses intimate partner violence declaration
St. Thomas has joined 72 other municipalities across the province in declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic in the community. City ...
Apr 23, 2024
STEGH's "Tree of Life" grows to nearly 150 leaves thanks to local tissue and organ donations
The "Tree of Life" at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital saw growth once again thanks to the life saving decision of 24 donors....
Apr 23, 2024
Aylmer resident falls victim to Facebook Marketplace scammer
The Aylmer Police are investigating a case of Facebook Marketplace fraud. They say a resident was in contact with an individual on the popul...
Apr 23, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! Tuesday T...
Apr 23, 2024
Community Spotlight: Help your used batteries gain a new life this Earth Week
Making an impact on Earth Day, or any day can seem daunting- but seemingly small actions can make a big difference. Call2Recycle, Canada's t...
Apr 22, 2024
Spring leaf and yard waste collection gets underway this week in St. Thomas
Spring leaf and yard waste collection begins today in St. Thomas As of this morning on your regular scheduled garbage day, residents will be...
Apr 22, 2024
Highbury Avenue construction project set to kick off today in St. Thomas
A major undertaking is set to begin today as work kicks off on the extension and widening of Highbury Avenue. The roadway will be changed to...
Apr 22, 2024
The 48: Don't miss these events in St. Thomas and Elgin County!
Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin! Here is a quick snapshot of what's happening around the region over the next 48 hours. STUFF TO DO! It's Open...
Apr 22, 2024
Disappointment in departure of MP Karen Vecchio as status of women chair
Liberal and New Democrat MPs are disappointed with the loss of the longtime Conservative chair of the parliamentary committee on the status ...
Apr 20, 2024
StThomasToday.ca most read stories of the week - April 15th to 19th
As we look back on the week that was, here were our top five most read stories from April 15th through 18th: Staff at M&M Food Market in...
Apr 20, 2024
Historic settlement for boundary adjustment compensation 'a solid first step on the path to prosperity' - Central Elgin Mayor Andrew Sloan
After losing hundreds of acres of farmland to the City of St. Thomas for its new industrial park, the Municipality of Central Elgin today (F...
Apr 19, 2024
Catered food not the cause of concern following group of gastrointestinal illnesses among Parkside staff
Southwestern Public Health has provided an update after almost half of the nearly 100 faculty who attended a catered staff event at Parkside...
Apr 19, 2024