
Stars vs. St. Marys Dec. 12 preview
The St. Thomas Stars take on the St. Mary's Lincolns tonight, in a 7:30 p.m. start. The last time these teams met this season, the Lincs prevailed 4-3. The Stars have lost their last three games and, as a result, have fallen to 7th place in the Western Conference, right behind the Waterloo Siskins. The Stars have a rec...
12h ago

Christmas Care and ESCF team up with Chick-fil-A for Community Giving Night
The Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation (ESCF) is encouraging residents to take part in a special Community Giving Night on Monday, December 15th, at the Chick-fil-A on Wharncliffe and Wonderland in London. Tracy Robinson, Executive Director of the ESCF explains that this all came together when Chick-fil-A owner Josh...
13h ago

What to do with $80M worth of U.S. alcohol?
Ontario is "exploring options" for its stockpile of American alcohol in LCBO warehouses. About $80 million worth of American spirits, wine, beer and coolers were boxed up at liquor stores across Ontario last winter and placed in storage and about $2 million worth is set to expire by 2026. Some other provinces...
17h ago

PowerCo plant construction to be completed Q2 2028
At Monday's meeting, members of city council were updated by Justin Lawrence, the city's Director of Industrial Development, on progress at the Yarmouth Yards industrial park. The most significant item since the last update is the announcement of a $3.2 billion investment by Norwegian firm Vianode to construct a state-...
17h ago

Day #4 of the 12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety Tips
The St. Thomas Fire Department and 94.1 myFM are teaming up once again this year to share the 12 Days of Holiday Fire & CO Safety Tips. As the festive season approaches, our local fire department wants to emphasize the importance of preventing common yet avoidable accidents around the holidays, while giving our lis...
17h ago

Geminid Meteor Shower set to light up the sky this weekend
Skywatchers are in for one of the brightest celestial shows of the year as the annual Geminid Meteor Shower reaches its peak late Saturday night into the early hours of Sunday. Astronomer Gary Boyle, known widely as The Backyard Astronomer, says the Geminids are consistently one of the most spectacular and reliable met...
20h ago

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: A Merrilea Christmas takes over the Gay Lea Dairy Museum Thursday, December 11th-14th, and again the 18th-22nd. Full details here! Today: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Library on Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This ...
20h ago

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Booth space going quickly for 2026 St. Thomas & Elgin Home Show
The St. Thomas and Elgin Home Show is set to return to the Joe Thornton Community Centre April 10th-12th, and organizers are encouraging local businesses, creators, and community groups to secure their booth space as planning ramps up. Home Show Coordinator Kim Gordon says registration is already 50 per cent sold out, ...
Dec 11, 2025

St. Thomas man charged after assault and police stand-off
A 27-year-old St. Thomas man faces several assault charges following an intimate partner violence investigation Wednesday morning on Mitchell Street. Around 7:15 a.m., officers were called to a residence after reports of an intimate partner violence incident. The victim had been assaulted and locked out of the residenc...
Dec 11, 2025

New Elgin Warden Dominique Giguere: 'I'm all for boring and predictable when it comes to politics'
Malahide Mayor Dominique Giguere was acclaimed County of Elgin Warden for 2026 on Tuesday evening. In her acceptance speech, Giguere took time to thank past wardens, some of whom were in attendance. "I've learned a lot from each of you, and I consider it an honour to follow in your footsteps. I do not take lightly...
Dec 11, 2025

