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This week's trending stories on stthomastoday.ca
As we look back on the week that was, here are our most-read stories: 1. A St. Thomas industrial building was recognized last week for its i...
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What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? A night of Improv and laughs returns to Port Stanley Festival Theatre April 18th
Laughter is set to take centre stage in Port Stanley this spring. Port Stanley Festival Theatre is bringing back its popular Improv Night fo...
Apr 03, 2026

Coverage update for Friday, April 3rd
Our team at My Broadcasting Corporation hopes you have an amazing Easter. Please note that our News Department is off on Friday, April 18th....
Apr 03, 2026

Driver clocked at 101 km/h in Aylmer faces charges
An Aylmer man is facing impaired and stunt driving charges following an early morning traffic stop in late March. The Aylmer Police Service ...
Apr 02, 2026

Ontario police urge everyone to buckle up this Easter weekend
With Ontario's seatbelt law entering its 51st year, OPP reports that nearly one in four road fatalities they investigate still involves some...
Apr 02, 2026

Ontario minimum wage set to rise to $17.95 this fall
The Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $17.95 an hour starting October 1, 2026, in a move aimed at supporting workers and ...
Apr 02, 2026
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Easter Long Weekend: What's open and closed across St. Thomas-Elgin?
With the Easter long weekend approaching, here's what's open and what's closed in St. Thomas and Elgin County. All municipal buildings and o...
Apr 02, 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 the St. Thomas Public Library for the Tech Made Si...
Apr 02, 2026

Update to STEGH model of care results in loss of 26 PSW positions
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is updating its model of care, which will result in the elimination of 26 full-time Personal Support Worke...
Apr 01, 2026

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? The Kinsmen chocolate eggs-travaganza this Saturday in Pinafore Park.
For over 60 years, the St. Thomas Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt has drawn hundreds of families to Pinafore Park. And this year's event on Saturday...
Apr 01, 2026

Aylmer traffic stop leads to charges, wanted passenger arrested
A traffic stop in Aylmer has resulted in charges for a driver and the arrest of a wanted passenger. The Aylmer Police Service says officers ...
Apr 01, 2026

Return of trains on Port Stanley Terminal Rail delayed until May
The greatest engineering hurdle faced by Port Stanley Terminal Rail in its 43-year history, is going to stymie operations for a little longe...
Apr 01, 2026

Local astronaut destined for history books on NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission
Just as we sit down for dinner tonight (Wednesday), four astronauts, including one from our area, may be getting launched deeper into space ...
Apr 01, 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: The annual Lenten Organ Recital Series hosted at Centra...
Apr 01, 2026

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Annual job fair returns to Joe Thornton Community Centre April 15th
If you're looking for work, or even just thinking about a career change, there's a great opportunity coming up right here in St. Thomas. Emp...
Mar 31, 2026

Charges laid following incident at Aylmer group home
An Aylmer resident is facing charges following an incident at a local group home. According to the Aylmer Police Service, officers were call...
Mar 31, 2026

Kettle Creek Conservation Authority urges caution around local watercourses
The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority has issued a flood outlook for the watershed. Residents are urged to exercise caution near creeks an...
Mar 31, 2026

Springfield Library to close April 6-10 for maintenance
Residents in Springfield will need to plan ahead for a brief pause in local library services next week. The Springfield branch of the Elgin ...
Mar 31, 2026
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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: Take in Storytime at the St. Thomas Public Library on T...
Mar 31, 2026

Province, feds ink agreement to boost housing supply in Ontario
The provincial and federal governments have inked a deal that aims to see more housing built in Ontario. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prem...
Mar 30, 2026

OPP West Region launches "Stay Focused" campaign to crack down on distracted driving
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region has launched its annual "Stay Focused" campaign, targeting inattentive drivers acr...
Mar 30, 2026

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Downtown St. Thomas gears up for Annual Easter Shop Hop
The Easter Bunny will be bouncing back into Downtown St. Thomas on Saturday, April 4th, for one of the season's most egg-citing events. The ...
Mar 30, 2026

Traffic stop in Aylmer leads to assault on officers
An Aylmer woman is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop that led to an assault on police officers. According to the Aylmer Polic...
Mar 30, 2026

Elderly motorist in critical condition following collision with water tanker
Update as of 2 p.m. Monday: The 83-year-old female motorist succumbed to her injuries on Sunday. ------------------------------- An 83-year...
Mar 30, 2026

Special meeting of city council to deal with $45,000 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
A special meeting of city council has been called for this morning (Monday). St. Thomas is in receipt of a $45,000 Community Emergency Prepa...
Mar 30, 2026
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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: Do you play Bridge? Would you like to learn? Join membe...
Mar 30, 2026

What's good in St. Thomas and Elgin? Award-winning Element5 is shaping the future of building with wood
A St. Thomas industrial building was recognized last week for its innovative design and technical excellence. The Element5 office and plant ...
Mar 29, 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. A poor decision by a St. Thomas woman jeopardized the safety of a y...
Mar 28, 2026

Teen charged following driving incident in St. Thomas park
A St. Thomas teen is facing a careless driving charge following an early morning incident in a local park. The St. Thomas Police Service say...
Mar 27, 2026

Two area residents arrested in fraud and identity theft investigation
An update to a story that myFM brought you on March 20 about St. Thomas Police undertaking fraud investigations in Springfield and Fingal. A...
Mar 27, 2026


