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Local News Week in Review - Feb. 17th - Feb. 21st
As we look back on the week that was, here are our top five most read stories from February 17th to 21st: 1. Southwestern Public Health has issued a precautionary boil water advisory to all users of t...
Feb 22, 2025
Community Spotlight: Still time to help St. Thomas Polar Plunge reach fundraising goal
You can join members of the St. Thomas Police Service this Tuesday as they get "Freezin' For A Reason" in support of Special Olympics Ontario. The annual St. Thomas Polar Plunge returns to R...
Feb 21, 2025
St. Thomas resident arrested after family dispute escalates
A 43-year-old St. Thomas resident is facing multiple charges after a family dispute allegedly turned violent Thursday afternoon. Police responded to a 911 call around 3 p.m. from a victim reporting th...
Feb 21, 2025
St. Thomas teen charged after altercation at local high school
A 14-year-old St. Thomas student is facing an assault charge following a physical altercation at a local high school on Thursday. Police were called to the school around 12:30 p.m. after a fight betwe...
Feb 21, 2025
Elgin-Middlesex-London 2025 provincial election candidate profile: Amanda Stark, Green Party
For Green Party candidate Amanda Stark, this is her second provincial election campaign after running federally in the 2021 vote. But this time around, she says there was no need for Premier Doug Ford...
Feb 21, 2025
EML NDP candidate Amanda Zavitz's 'black woman' comments force her out of provincial election campaign
The NDP candidate for Elgin-Middlesex-London announced Thursday she has stepped away from the Feb. 27 provincial vote. Amanda Zavitz made the announcement on her Facebook page. She advised, "It h...
Feb 21, 2025
Port Stanley Sailors to face Thamesford in PJHL playoffs
The Port Stanley Sailors are among local teams making a playoff run in the PJHL, taking on the Thamesford Trojans in the first round. The series kicks off on Saturday, February 22nd at 7:30 p.m. when ...
Feb 21, 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: Art for Animals, a fundraiser in support of a new City of St. Thomas Animal Shelter, runs the entire month of Febru...
Feb 21, 2025
Southwestern Public Health announces expanded vaccine eligibility as measles cases climb
Public health officials across the region are raising concerns as measles cases continue to climb, prompting expanded vaccination efforts and heightened warnings about potential exposure. In a joint m...
Feb 20, 2025
Community Spotlight: Advance polls now open across Elgin-Middlesex-London
The Provincial Election is now just a week away, which means advance polling stations are now open across Ontario. Residents who wish to cast their vote early will have the opportunity to do so from F...
Feb 20, 2025
Eleven arrested in St. Thomas following drug and firearm investigation
Eleven people were arrested early Wednesday morning after police executed a search warrant at a St. Catherine Street address, uncovering drugs and a loaded, sawed-off shotgun. Members of the St. Thoma...
Feb 20, 2025
Elgin-Middlesex-London 2025 provincial election candidate profile: Doug Mactavish, Liberal Party
Healthcare is something Doug Mactavish is outwardly passionate about. And as the Liberal candidate for Elgin-Middlesex-London in Feb. 27 provincial election, Mactavish warns that the province is stari...
Feb 20, 2025
Canada and US battling in emotionally charged Four Nations Face Off finale
Tonight is certainly not just your average Thursday night hockey game. Canada and the U.S. will battle tonight in the final of the first ever 'Four Nations Face Off', a tournament that has featured a ...
Feb 20, 2025
Water main break in the Township closes Southwold Public School Thursday
As a result of a water main break in the Township of Southwold, Thames Valley District School Board has closed Southwold Public School for the day. Before and after school programs are also cancelled ...
Feb 20, 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: Art for Animals, a fundraiser in support of a new City of St. Thomas Animal Shelter, runs the entire month of Febru...
Feb 20, 2025
Boil water advisory in effect for all users of Southwold Water Supply
Southwestern Public Health has issued a precautionary boil water advisory to all users of the Southwold Water Supply due to a watermain break. This may lead to back siphonage and the potential presenc...
Feb 20, 2025
Community Spotlight: Emilio's A Million Chameleons brings interactive puppet magic to Port Stanley Festival Theatre
Families and theatre enthusiasts are in for a treat this March Break as Port Stanley Festival Theatre welcomes Emilio's A Million Chameleons to the stage. Created by internationally-celebrated puppete...
Feb 19, 2025
Aylmer Spitfires set for playoff battle against Exeter Hawks
The Aylmer Spitfires are ready to hit the ice as they begin their playoff series against the Exeter Hawks. With an exciting schedule ahead, fans can look forward to intense matchups as the Spits aim f...
Feb 19, 2025
Measles exposure reported at STEGH emergency room Sunday
As measles cases continue to rise in the region, Southwestern Public Health is reporting another potential exposure in St. Thomas. Our local health unit has been made aware of an exposure that took pl...
Feb 19, 2025
Voter information cards are on the way to Ontarians
Keep an eye on your mailbox this week for your voter information card. Those who are registered to vote in the upcoming provincial election should receive the card by February 22nd, with information a...
Feb 19, 2025