Ever drive by a building in town and think “What do they do there’?
Local Manufacturing Week will explore some great businesses
that drive innovation right here at home.
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Community spotlight: Embrace Skilled Trades, connecting businesses with valuable resources
The Embrace Skilled Trades event is all about connecting small and medium-sized businesses with critical resources with the aim of supporting the region's skilled trades. It is hosted by the Elgin Mid...
12h ago
Violence in schools is becoming 'a worrisome trend' - St. Thomas Police Chief Marc Roskamp
St. Thomas Police are reporting the second incident in a week at a city high school. A 14-year-old student was charged Wednesday after a weapons complaint the previous day. Police were notified the st...
16h ago
St. Thomas location is on the list of Peavey Mart outlets to be shuttered
Twenty-two Peavey Mart locations across Ontario and Nova Scotia are closing. The list includes the St. Thomas outlet on Edward Street and the Lambeth store. All of the stores will be shuttered by the ...
17h 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: Tech Talk returns to the St. Thomas Public Library and is offered every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Join the li...
21h ago
Two St. Thomas teens charged with assault following high school altercation
A pair of St. Thomas teens have been charged following an altercation with a third individual last week at a city high school. Police determined the victim had sustained minor injuries after an incide...
Jan 22, 2025
Community Spotlight: The Pitch Finale returns to St. Thomas with record-breaking $50,000 prize pool
The Pitch grand finale returns to St. Thomas on Wednesday with a record-breaking $50,000 in cash and in-kind prizes up for grabs. Hosted annually by the Elgin Business Resource Centre, this 'dragon's ...
Jan 22, 2025
Ford threatens to pull US products off LCBO shelves if Trump follows through with tariffs
Premier Doug Ford announced that if Donald Trump follows through on his proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian exports, their alcohol producers will feel the pinch. Trump's tariff threat comes amid demands ...
Jan 22, 2025
'A surreal moment' for Wallacetown $250,000 lottery winner
A Wallacetown man is able to accelerate his retirement thanks to a $250,000 win with Instant Wish List. Jeffrey Jackson has been playing the lottery for years but recently decided to select a Wish Lis...
Jan 22, 2025
Key dates and voting details as Federal Liberal Leadership race ramps up
The Liberal Leadership race is underway, looking for a new leader of the Federal Liberal Party and a new Prime Minister. myFM spoke with Aline Lamere with the Federal Liberal Association, who provided...
Jan 22, 2025
YWCA offering free drop-in computer classes in St. Thomas and Aylmer
The YWCA is hosting nine different drop-in computer classes in both St. Thomas and Aylmer over the coming weeks for anyone who wants to upgrade their computer skills. No experience is necessary, and y...
Jan 22, 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 Teen Advisory Board at the St. Thomas Public Library is a group of teens in grades 9 - 12 who meet once a month...
Jan 22, 2025
London metropolitan area sees rapid population growth in 2024
The London region's population surged at an impressive pace in 2024, continuing its recent trend of rapid growth, but a slowdown may be on the horizon. Statistics Canada estimates show the London metr...
Jan 21, 2025
St. Thomas resident arrested following hammer assault
A 41-year-old St. Thomas resident has been arrested following a violent altercation over the weekend. The individual was wanted on charges of Failure to Comply with a Release Order, Assault with a Wea...
Jan 21, 2025
Community spotlight: St. Thomas Police prioritize response to an increase in intimate partner violence incidents
The St. Thomas Police Service is seeing a steady increase in both incidents related to intimate partner violence and charges laid over the past three years. Last year there were 761 incidents with 157...
Jan 21, 2025
Thames Valley District School Board seeking feedback on 2025-26 school year calendar
The Thames Valley District School Board is soliciting feedback on the draft version of the 2025-26 school year calendar. The proposed calendar includes 196 possible school days between Sept. 1 and Jun...
Jan 21, 2025
Entegrus campaign raises $9,725 for local families in need
Entegrus recently celebrated the success of its SMS/Text Alert campaign, which wrapped up in late 2024. The two-month initiative recruited beta testers for its new SMS alert system while raising $9,72...
Jan 21, 2025
Parks Canada accepting 2025 reservations
Parks Canada will begin accepting reservations for the 2025 season starting in January, with dates varying by location. The reservation system allows visitors to plan ahead and secure their spots for ...
Jan 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: CCHC's Stroller Walk and Talk Program runs each Tuesday through March 4th at the Elgin Centre beginning at 10 a.m. ...
Jan 21, 2025
Ontario simplifies driver's licence renewal for seniors 80 and over
Starting February 3, 2025, Ontario seniors aged 80 and over will benefit from a streamlined driver's licence renewal process. Mandatory vision and cognitive screening assessments, previously conducted...
Jan 20, 2025
CFIA issues recall for multiple egg brands over salmonella risk
On Saturday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning for several brands of shell eggs due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects shell eggs from bran...
Jan 20, 2025