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A look inside Fanshawe College St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus: Child and Youth Care Program
As Fanshawe College prepares for its upcoming Open House on March 29, prospective students have the opportunity to explore programs that can...
16h ago

Carney says 'old relationship' between Canada and the U.S. is over as tariff talks continue
Some sobering words from our Prime Minister yesterday. Mark Carney said the "old relationship" between Canada and the U.S. is &quo...
20h ago

Fraud Prevention Month: Scammed Again?
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Fool me once...
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: Baby Storytime is being hosted at St. Thomas Public Lib...
20h ago

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Work underway on long-awaited animal services shelter
We're finally there. With that observation from Mayor Joe Preston on Wednesday afternoon, ground was officially broken on the new animal ser...
Mar 27, 2025

St. Thomas resident arrested on multiple weapons and probation charges
A 20-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop early Wednesday morning. Around 2:30 a.m., officers id...
Mar 27, 2025

A look inside Fanshawe College St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus: Early Childhood Education Program
Fanshawe College's St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus is opening its doors on Saturday, March 29th for the Annual Spring Open House, offering ...
Mar 27, 2025

B.C. resident arrested for assault and criminal harassment in St. Thomas
St. Thomas Police responded to the area of St. Catharine and Talbot streets Tuesday for a report of an assault. The victim provided a descri...
Mar 27, 2025

United States imposing 25% tariffs on automobile imports beginning April 3rd
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on automobile imports to the United States next week...
Mar 27, 2025

Fraud Prevention Month: Emergency Scam
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Pulled on yo...
Mar 27, 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: Morning Makers takes place Thursday at the St. Thomas P...
Mar 27, 2025

A look inside Fanshawe College St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus: Personal Support Worker Program
Fanshawe College's St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus is opening its doors on Saturday, March 29th for the Annual Spring Open House, offering ...
Mar 26, 2025

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? 'Absolute Magic' awaits as Keith Brown brings award-winning show to Port Stanley
Internationally acclaimed magician, Keith Brown is set to bring his mesmerizing live show to the Port Stanley Festival Theatre on Saturday, ...
Mar 26, 2025

SWPH reporting measles exposure at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital
Southwestern Public Health on Tuesday afternoon (March 25) reported two more measles exposures in St. Thomas. They took place in the Emergen...
Mar 26, 2025

Work to begin on new animal services shelter for St. Thomas
A ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled for this afternoon (Wednesday) at the site of the city's long-awaited new animal services shelter. I...
Mar 26, 2025

Baseball Ontario hosting girls clinic in St. Thomas April 5th
Baseball Ontario is stepping up to the plate once again by offering its dedicated female players clinics, giving young athletes the chance t...
Mar 26, 2025

Fraud Prevention Month: Romance Scam
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Nothing is w...
Mar 26, 2025

Federal Election: New poll shows Liberals widen lead over Conservatives in voter support
A new poll suggests the federal Liberals have pushed further ahead of the Conservatives in voter support. The survey, conducted by Leger for...
Mar 26, 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: The Lenten Organ Recital Series 2025 continues Wednesda...
Mar 26, 2025

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Home Show returns April 11-13 with over 150 vendors, prizes, and local flavors
The premier event of the spring takes over the Joe Thornton Community Centre April 11-13 as the St. Thomas & Elgin Homebuilders' Associa...
Mar 25, 2025

Ontario business and education leaders urge more post-secondary funding
Three major organizations-Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Council of Ontario Universities, and Colleges Ontario-are calling on the provincial g...
Mar 25, 2025

Fraud Prevention Month: Spoofing
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking time each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Sgt. Ed...
Mar 25, 2025

A look inside Fanshawe College St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus: Mechanical Engineering Technician Industrial Maintenance Program
Fanshawe College is once again welcoming prospective students to explore its St. Thomas-Elgin Regional Campus at the Spring Open House comin...
Mar 25, 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: Tuesday Tales is taking place at the St. Thomas Public ...
Mar 25, 2025

What's good in St. Thomas-Elgin? Indwell to transform Balaclava Street Public School into supportive housing
A new supportive housing project is coming to St. Thomas, thanks to the on-going partnership between the city and Indwell. It was announced ...
Mar 24, 2025

London teen arrested following assault and harassment investigation
An 18-year-old London resident has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following an investigation into an alleged assault and crimi...
Mar 24, 2025

Additional capacity added at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre
As announced Friday morning, the province has completed renovations to the Regional Intermittent Unit at the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centr...
Mar 24, 2025

BREAKING: Former Balaclava Street Public School to become supportive housing in St. Thomas
A new supportive housing project is coming to St. Thomas, thanks to the on-going partnership between the city and Indwell. It was announced ...
Mar 24, 2025

Fraud Prevention Month: Extortion Scams
It's Fraud Prevention Month and we are taking time each day this week to highlight a specific scam targeting people in the province. Today's...
Mar 24, 2025

Canada's 45th general election set for Monday, April 28th
Canada's 45th general election has been officially called. Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched the campaign Sunday after meeting with Govern...
Mar 24, 2025