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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 ...
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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 Olymp...
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 resp...
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 wer...
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 t...
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 th...
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 se...
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 ...
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 an...
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 cas...
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 dru...
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 pro...
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 eve...
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 t...
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 ...
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 brea...
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...
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, ...
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...
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 ...
Feb 19, 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 ...
Feb 19, 2025

Elgin-Middlesex-London 2025 provincial election candidate profile: Rob Flack, Progressive Conservative Party
For Progressive Conservative incumbent MPP Rob Flack, it was imperative that Premier Doug Ford called an early election to deal with the thr...
Feb 18, 2025

Federal offender known to frequent London wanted on Canada-Wide Warrant
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is asking for the public's help in locating 44-year-old Joshua Gray, a federal offen...
Feb 18, 2025

Community Spotlight: Deadline approaching to apply to vote-by-mail in provincial election
The provincial election is coming up quick and so is the deadline to apply to vote by mail. Those in the riding who wish to mail in their vo...
Feb 18, 2025

Port Stanley man charged with impaired driving at OPP RIDE check
A 65-year-old Port Stanley man is facing impaired driving charges after being stopped at an OPP RIDE checkpoint in Central Elgin. On Februar...
Feb 18, 2025

Aylmer Police warn of circulating parking ticket scam
The Aylmer Police Service is sending a warning out to residents after receiving multiple reports from citizens about fraudulent text message...
Feb 18, 2025

St. Thomas opens registration for spring recreation programs
Registration is now open for all spring recreation and leisure programs hosted by the City of St. Thomas. Kicking off in March, indoor recre...
Feb 18, 2025

London area sees job growth as unemployment rate dips to 7.0% in January
New figures from Statistics Canada reveal that the unemployment rate in the London area fell slightly in January, as the region experienced ...
Feb 18, 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 ...
Feb 18, 2025

Four EML candidates showcased at Chamber of Commerce provincial election forum
As in the 2022 provincial vote, there is a crowded field of candidates in Elgin-Middlesex-London. With the deadline for filing nomination pa...
Feb 17, 2025